What Is The Problem With Digitek?

Digitek is a medication commonly given to patients who suffer from failure of the heart or heart beat irregularity. When administered in the proper doses, Digitek (digoxin) helps a heart to beat in a more normal and health fashion. If taken in dangerous doses, like the double thickness recalled Digitek tablets, the drug digitalis can build up in the body. When this happens, digitalis toxicity may occur.

When viewing the Digitek tablets that have been recalled, consumers will notice the appearance is thicker and larger in size than normal tablets, which leads to their increased strength. Digitek tablets should under no circumstances be consumed as they may cause severe side effects or death. This risk of negative side effects is increased for individuals who suffer from kidney problems or who are currently taking a diuretic.

The manufacturer has decided to all lot recall the heart drug because roughly 50% of all the tablets may be twice as thick and contain double the dosage of medication than is intended. These stronger tablets can cause toxicity in personas with renal failure. Some patients may become very sick and some may have been killed from ingesting the active ingredient in large doses. All batch and lot numbers are subject to this recall. Those who have experienced the negative effects of the toxicity potentially can recover compensation for injuries and associated medical costs. Please contact our law firm at 877-494-9949 or through the red submission box above for a free consultation.