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Digitek® Deaths

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received many reports of life-threatening illnesses and adverse medical events linked to Digitek®, and several possible Digitek® deaths are under investigation.

Recalled Digitek® May Have Caused Deaths

The manufacturer of the Digitek® drug, Actavis Totowa LLC, recalled all of the tablet-form Digitek® on the market in the U.S. in April 2008, with the cooperation of the FDA. The recall was prompted by a manufacturing mistake that resulted in Digitek® tablets with twice the dose of the active ingredient, digoxin.

Since then, Actavis has been hit with a flurry of lawsuits regarding their Digitek® recall, with some of the legal actions alleging that Digitek® has resulted in deaths and severe side effects. Several federal lawsuits have been filed in New Jersey, including a case alleging a Digitek®-caused death. Other states in which legal action has been taken are Michigan, Alabama, and California.

Digoxin Toxicity

Digitek® deaths are typically due to digoxin’s high toxicity. Even a slight increase in the amount of digoxin in a Digitek® tablet can mean the difference between a safe dose and a fatal dose. The plants from which digoxin is derived, Digitalis purpurea and Digitalis lanata, are themselves very poisonous.

Digitek® Overdose Symptoms

Some patients have been taking Digitek® pills for years; others have only recently been prescribed this medication for conditions such as heart failure, abnormal heart rhythm, or other cardiac problems. Everyone who is now taking Digitek® or has a family member whose Digitek® treatment might have caused his or her death should be aware of the symptoms of Digitek® (digoxin) overdose:

• cardiac instability — too-slow, too-fast, or irregular heart rate
• hypotension (low blood pressure)
• nausea, dizziness, or vomiting

These are among the many potential side effects of Digitek®. If you are not sure whether your symptoms or those of your loved one indicate an overdose of digoxin, ask your physician about Digitek®’s risks.

If You Have Been Injured by Digitek®

Have you or a loved one been injured after taking Digitek®? If so, contact us to speak with an experienced Digitek® attorney who specializes in drug recall litigation & lawsuits. Let us help you win the compensation you need and deserve.