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Serving West Virginia and Beyond – Digitek® Recall Lawyer
In April 2008, Actavis Totowa initiated a nationwide recall of the drug Digitek® because of the health risks it posed. The drug is manufactured by Actavis and distributed by UDL laboratories, Inc., under the "UDL" label and Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., under the "Bertek" label. If you or a loved one has suffered health complications after taking Digitek®, you may be eligible to receive financial compensation for medical costs, pain and suffering, and other losses.
At the law firm of Berthold, Tiano & O'Dell, we are committed to helping individuals who have been injured by defective products, including prescription medications. If you or someone you love has been injured as a result of taking Digitek® and is seeking legal counsel from a West Virginia Digitek® drug recall lawyer, please contact an attorney from Berthold, Tiano & O'Dell today. We can help you obtain the compensation that you deserve.
Digitek® Drug Recall
Digitek® was recalled after it was discovered that recently manufactured tablets of the drug contained twice the specified amount of its active ingredient, digitalis. The active ingredient in Digitek® is used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms by regulating the beating and contracting of the heart. However, exposure to increased levels of digitalis can pose a serious risk to a person's health. If you or a loved one has suffered complications as a result of taking Digitek®, a West Virginia Digitek® drug recall lawyer from our firm can help. Our attorneys have the experience and intimate knowledge of the law needed to protect your rights and hold the liable parties accountable for their actions.
Digitalis Toxicity
Increased exposure to digitalis can result in digitalis toxicity, especially in individuals suffering from reduced kidney function, as the excretion of digitalis in urine is slowed, causing an accumulation of digitalis within the body. Digitalis toxicity can be extremely detrimental to your health, and can cause any of the following:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Low blood pressure
- Slowed heart rate
- Cardiac Instability
- Arrhythmias
- Heart failure
- Stroke
Other symptoms include blurred vision, confusion, loss of appetite, and an irregular pulse. In some cases, as a result of a debilitating stroke or heart failure, for example, digitalis toxicity can even cause death. If you have lost a loved one due to digitalis toxicity, a West Virginia Digitek® drug recall attorney from Berthold, Tiano & O'Dell can file a wrongful death lawsuit on your behalf and help you to pursue the compensation you deserve.
Digitalis Risk Factors
Though continued excessive dosing of digitalis increases the risk of health complications, digitalis toxicity can occur with a single excess dose of Digitek®. Digitalis toxicity can even occur in patients with nominal blood levels of digitalis if another risk factor, such as renal insufficiency or the presence of diuretics, is present. Other risk factors for digitalis toxicity include:
- Advanced age
- Myocardial infarction
- Myocardial ischemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Hypocalcaemia
The risk of digitalis toxicity also increases if you take Digitek® while taking any of the following drugs:
- Quinadine
- Erythromycin
- Verapamil, Diltiazem, and Nifedripine
- Captopril
- Anthicholinergic drugs
- Ibuprofen
- Amiodarone
- Any diruetic
If you believe that you may be suffering from digitalis toxicity as a result of taking Digitek®, it is important that you see a doctor as soon as possible. If you have sought medical advice for any of the above symptoms and were diagnosed with digitalis toxicity, a drug recall lawyer from our firm can help you take legal action.
Contact a West Virginia Digitek® Recall Attorney
Pharmaceutical companies have a legal and ethical responsibility to ensure that the drugs they produce are safe for the public. If you or someone you love has suffered health complications as a result of taking Digitek® by Actavis Totowa, you may be entitled to compensation for medical costs as well as pain and suffering and other losses. To schedule a free consultation with a West Virginia Digitek® recall lawyer, contact an attorney from our firm today. We will work tirelessly to protect your legal rights.