Digitek Heart Medication Recall

Have you or a loved one received notice of the Digitek heart medication recall? This recall applies to a certain brand of digitalis known as Digitek which contains the compound Digoxin. The pill was made too large and gives an overdose of the medication, which can lead to sickness, heart problems and even death.

If you are a subject of this recall, call Segal & Lax for information about your legal rights."

Digitek Recall           

Digitek pills manufactured by Actavis Totowa, distributed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals and sold under the labels “Bertek” or “UDL” have been recalled because they may contain double the dose of the active ingredient.  Digitek is used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms. Tablets with twice the appropriate dose pose a risk of digitalis toxicity, symptoms of which include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, abnormal vision, low blood pressure, cardiac instability, slow heart rate and even death. Individuals with poor renal function are particularly susceptible to digitalis toxicity.

It is not yet known how many lots may have been affected so all lots are subject to this recall.  Those suffering from digitalis toxicity may experience severe flu-like symptoms and, depending on the severity, may require hospitalization and intensive medical intervention.

Segal & Lax is currently investigating and pursuing serious injury and death claims related to the drug Digitek.

Digitalis poisoning can cause heart block and bradycardia (lowered heart rate) and tachycardia (increased heart rate). It can cause either, depending on the dose and the condition of one's heart. It should however be noted, that electric cardioversion (to "shock" the heart) is generally not indicated in ventricular fibrillation in digitalis toxicity, as it can increase the dysrhythmia in digitalis toxicity. Renal Insufficiency is a risk factor for toxicity in patients taking digoxin.

Contact Segal & Lax today to discuss your potential case for Digitek heart medication.