BREAKING NEWS: On April 25, 2008, Actavis Totowa LLC, the manufacturer of Digitek® (digoxin tablets) issued an urgent nationwide recall of the product due to the possibility that tablets with double the appropriate thickness may have been commercially released. These tablets may contain (2) twice the approved level of active ingredient than it appropriate. The doubling of Digoxin can lead to Digitalis toxicity and other serious life-threatening side effects.
What is Digitalis Toxicity?
Digitalis toxicity is a side effect associated with the ingestion of Digitek® (digoxin tablets). Digitalis toxicity can occur from a single exposure or chronic overmedication.
Risks include taking digitalis medications such as digoxin or digitoxin, along with medications that interact with digitalis such as quinidine, verapamil, amiodarone, and others.
Related Article: Digitek Recall Lawsuit
Signs & Symptoms of Digitalis Toxicity
- Visual changes (unusual)
- Halos or rings of light around objects
- Seeing lights or bright spots
- Changes in color perception
- Blind spots in vision
- Blurred vision
- Confusion
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Palpitations
- Irregular pulse
Additional symptoms that may be associated with Digitalis toxicity include:
- Decreased urine output
- Excessive nighttime urination
- Overall swelling
- Decreased consciousness
- Difficulty breathing when lying down
