Digitek
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Digitek Recall
Digitek (Digoxin) is a prescription medication containing Lanoxin and is used by physicians to treat congestive heart failure and other types of heart problems. Digitek (Digoxin) is used to strengthen the heart and improve the ability of the heart to circulate blood. Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the distributor of Digitek (Digoxin), and Actavis Totowa LLC, the manufacturer, recalled the drug in April 2008 because pills were manufactured double the size they should have been and contained twice the approved amount of active ingredients.
Digitek Injuries
Some people who have taken Digitek (Digoxin) report suffering severe illnesses like bradycardia, low blood pressure and heart instability. Other patients experienced dizziness, nausea, vomiting and toxicity from taking the faulty pills. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration in its news release announcing the recall stated, "Death can also result from excessive Digitalis intake."
Experienced Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorney
Those who have experienced injury or illness due to taking the drug Digitek (Digoxin) should contact a qualified New Jersey personal injury lawyer from Messa & Associates for help. Some patients taking the medication have experienced additional medical bills, lost wages and long-term health effects.
