Digitek

In April 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class 1 recall (its most severe recall) for Digitek. Manufactured by Actavis, Digitek, which is also marketed under the brand names of Bertek and UDL, is a heart medication that treats patients with arrhythmia or congestive heart failure.

Digitek Overdose – Heart Damage – Cardiovascular Side Effects

The FDA recall has been issued following reports that Digitek pills carry twice the recommended dosage of digoxin, leaving patients at risk for overdose and digitalis toxicity. Symptoms of digitalis toxicity may include:

• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Low blood pressure
• Arrhythmia

In severe instances, patients can sustain irreversible heart attacks and other cardiovascular side effects. If left untreated, severe digitalis toxicity can lead to death.

Finding a Digitek Attorney

The FDA has found questionable production practices when inspecting an Actavis manufacturing plant, a sign that could suggest negligence during the production of Digitek tablets. Drug manufacturers, like Actavis Totowa, are responsible for producing safe medications that have been thoroughly tested to protect consumers from harmful side effects. Failure to do so is considered negligence and can make them vulnerable to personal injury litigation. If you have endured an injury because of Digitek side effects, contact the skilled attorneys at Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis and Overholtz at (888) 255-2956 today.