Texas Digiteck Lawyers - Class Action Claim Information

Digoxin is a drug that is used in the treatment of arrhythmias and heart failure, and has proven to have been administered to patients in the state of Texas. In the recent past, the manufacturer of digoxin tablets has started recalling the product under concern that it may have accidentally sold pills that are double the normal thickness, and therefore carry twice the normal dose. A double dose of these drug's tablets can cause a fatal toxicity, especially in patients with renal failure

Actavis Totowa, LLC has notified healthcare professionals of a Class I nationwide recall of all strength tablets of Digitek. The products have been distributed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., under a "Bertek" label and by UDL Laboratories, Inc. under a "UDL" label. The product is being recalled due to the possibility that tablets with double the appropriate thickness may contain twice the approved level of active ingredient. Digitalis toxicity can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, low blood pressure, cardiac instability and bradycardia. The FDA has received several reports of illnesses and serious injuries, including death, have been reported. Patients should contact their healthcare professional with questions relating to medical issues with the drug. If you believe that you or a loved on has become of victim of this defective produce, please contact our law firm for a free no obligation consultation. Inquiries can be directed to 877-494-9949 or be submitted in the red submission box above.