Texas Digoxin Toxicity Attorney
Digitek (digoxin) is a form of digitalis prescribed for treatment of heart failure and abnormal heart rhythm.
A nationwide Digitek recall was announced after it was discovered that manufacturing errors could have allowed twice the amount of active ingredients as recommended to be placed in tablets sold to consumers. Reports suggest that the defective heart medicine tablets may have been sold for over a year.
The Digitek recall has been classified as a Class 1 Recall, which means that the product poses a substantial risk of serious injury or death. For individuals with renal failure or impaired kidney function, they could suffer from a potentially fatal illness known as digitalis toxicity. This occurs when excessive amounts of digitalis accumulate in the body.
Symptoms of a digitalis toxicity immediately before death or stroke could include:
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Low blood pressure
- Cardiac instability
- Bradycardia
On May 9, 2008, the Wall Street Journal published an article discussing the dangers of the Digitek (digoxin tablets), which can be viewed by clicking here.
If you or a loved one takes Digitek, check our Digitek Digoxin Information Center for the pill and lot numbers that the recall covers.
Digitek Class Action Suits and Individual Lawsuits
W. Craft Hughes is a lawyer experienced in cases involving medical negligence, defective products and wrongful death. He is actively reviewing potential individual lawsuits on behalf of individuals who received a prescription for Digitek (digoxin tablets) since 2006 and who required medical treatment as a result of digitalis toxicity.
If you, a friend or family member has received medical treatment associated with digitalis toxicity after taking Digitek tablets, request a free Digitek lawsuit evaluation from Houston attorney W. Craft Hughes. There are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained.
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