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Digitek® Overdose

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A Digitek® overdose is a possible consequence of a manufacturing mistake involving the tablet form of the drug. Somehow, Digitek® tablets with twice the correct dose of active ingredient, and with twice the correct thickness, were released on the U.S. market. Many cases of Digitek® overdose may have already occurred, despite the recall of the tablets in spring 2008.

Digitek® Toxicity

Digitek® is administered to patients with heart failure, irregular heartbeat, or abnormally fast or slow heart rates, for example. Millions of people have been prescribed Digitek®, made from foxglove (digitalis) flowers, a very poisonous plant.

The active ingredient in Digitek® is digoxin. Even a relatively slight increase in the digoxin administered to a patient can mean the difference between a safe, beneficial effect of the drug and a dangerous, toxic dose.

Digitek® Overdose Symptoms

Digitek® overdoses due to double-dose tablets are the basis of more than 30 lawsuits in federal and state courts across the U.S. The symptoms of a Digitek® overdose may include:

• low blood pressure
• dizziness
• nausea and vomiting
• irregular heartbeat

In addition, at least one Digitek® death has been attributed to a Digitek® overdose from the recalled Digitek® tablets.

Damages from a Digitek® Overdose

When a patient suffers a Digitek® overdose, he or she may incur significant losses, such as:

• medical bills (including emergency room, surgery, hospital stay)
• job/income loss
• out-of-pocket expenses such as home care and transportation
• in fatal cases, losses of companionship, financial support; funeral and burial bills
• emotional suffering

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.