Digitek Digoxin Digitalis Lawyer

Digitek (digoxin) is a medication given to patients suffering from heart problems. Typically, these patients suffer from heart failure or irregular heart beats.

The active ingredient in Digitek, digoxin, allows the heart to beat at a stronger, more normal, rate. When consumed in excess digoxin results in serious side effects including slowed heartbeat and low blood pressure, vision problems, irregular heartbeats, seizures, hallucinations, and more. Taking too much digoxin (Digitek) may also result in digitalis toxicity.

Digitalis toxicity is a condition which occurs when too much digoxin is built up in the body. Digitalis toxicity results in the patient feeling extremely ill and can be fatal.

Patients suffering from heart problems may also have other conditions, including kidney disorders. Kidney problems and other medications, such as diuretics, interact with digoxin and may result in digitalis toxicity at a quicker rate.

Recalled Digitek (digoxin) tablets contain a double dose of digoxin which may result in the above serious side effects and/or digitalis toxicity if consumed.

If you or a loved one has been a victim of recalled Digitek tablets contact McEwen Law Firm today. Our attorneys very knowledgable regarding the recent Digitek recall and are dedicated to providing you with the compensation you deserve.

McEwen Law Firm attorneys may be reached at (800) 732-3070 or through the online contact form. We offer free, no obligation, consultations to help provide you with options regarding your Digitek injuries.

Digitalis Toxicity Caused By Digitek Recalled Tablets

Digitek was recalled in 2008 due to the production of tablets with twice the approved amount of digoxin in them. Digoxin, the active ingredient in Digitek, is toxic when taken in large doses. The condition caused by over consumption of Digitek (digoxin) is called digitalis toxicity, and it can be fatal.

Digitalis toxicity occurs when digoxin accumulates in the body at a quick rate, and the body is unable to rid itself of the excess digoxin. Digitalis toxicity is also more likely to occur in patients who have an existing kidney disease or kidney failure, and in those taking diuretics.

Digitek is frequently prescribed to patients suffering from irregular heart beats or heart failure. Unfortunately, patients suffering from heart failure are also commonly prescribed diuretics. Diuretics typically cause potassium loss in patients, and low potassium levels increase the risk of developing digitalis toxicity.

Digitek (digoxin) recall tablets greatly increase the risk of developing digitalis toxicity. Digitalis toxicity symptoms include slowed heartbeat, vision problems, hallucinations, seizures, and many more serious symptoms. Digitalis toxicity can also result in death.

If you have taken recalled Digitek (digoxin) tablets and developed digitalis toxicity, or if you have lost a loved one due to digitalis toxicity contact McEwen Law Firm today. Our digitalis toxicity attorneys undertand the terrible side effects recalled Digitek tablets cause and are dedicated to helping provide you with legal compensation.

McEwen Law Firm provides free, no obligation, consultations. If you have any questions about the Digitek recall or would like to go forward with your case please contact us at (800) 732-3070 or use our online contact form.