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Lawyers for Digitek / Digoxin Patients
The information on this page is provided for informational purposes only. As of 2011, the Simmons firm is no longer accepting cases involving Digitek.
Filing a lawsuit
If you would like to pursue a Digitek lawsuit because you believe the drug has had an adverse effect on you or your loved one, you may be eligible to seek compensation, including medical bills, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, and more.* Our caring and experienced Digitek recall lawyers can evaluate your case, answer your questions, and help you understand your legal rights.
Digitek (Digoxin) tablets are being recalled because they may contain a dangerous double dose of their active ingredient. Digitek is distributed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals and sold under the labels "Bertek" or "UDL."
Digitek (Digoxin), also known as Cardoxin, Lanoxicaps or Lanoxin, was recalled in a nationwide recall announced in April 2008. Actavis Totowa LLC (formerly known as Amide Pharmaceutical, Inc.), manufactures Digitek for distributors Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. and UDL Laboratories.
Digitek Overdose
Digitek (digoxin) is prescribed to treat heart failure and irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). If you took Digitek, Cardoxin, Lanoxin or Lanoxicaps and suffered from overdose, it may be due to taking tablets that contained twice the active ingredient as approved. Symptoms of a digoxin overdose include any of the following:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Decreased appetite
- Diarrhea
- Confusion
- Seizures
- Hallucinations
- Fatigue
- Irregular heartbeats
The Simmons firm has represented thousands of pharmaceutical clients and recovered more than $200 million in verdicts and settlements.* We have experience in litigating complex medical matters. We have taken a leadership role in standing up for individuals who have been injured by dangerous or defective drugs.
* Please note that recovery results vary per client. The recovery amounts in each case reflect the specific facts of that case. Further, recovery amounts in past cases are not a guarantee of future results.