Digoxin Heart Drug Recalled
Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd. is recalling all lots of Digoxin tablets because the defective product in Pennsylvania and throughout the nation might vary in size and deliver different doses of the drug.
According to an article that appeared on FoxBusiness.com on March 31, there have been “several adverse events” linked to the recalled heart medication. The adverse events include complaints reported by patients about side effects and may or may not be attributable to the product. So far there have been no reported deaths.
Digoxin is a prescription drug used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms. A higher than labeled dose might pose a risk of toxicity in patients with renal failure. According to the company, this can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, low blood pressure, and cardiac instability. Excessive digoxin intake can result in Philly wrongful death. A lower than labeled dose could cause decreased drug effectiveness, possibly resulting in cardiac instability.
The recalled items include Caraco Digoxin, USP, 0.125 milligrams and Caraco Digoxin, USP, 0.25 milligrams.
People of all ages take prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, and supplements on a daily basis in the United States to prevent and treat various illnesses. Although these medications are supposed to help people, many people have suffered serious side effects, and even death.
If you or a loved one has been injured as the result of a dangerous drug reaction in Pennsylvania, the skilled Pennsylvania pharmaceutical drug litigation attorneys at Cherry Fieger and Marciano, LLP may be able to help you recover the monetary compensation that you deserve.
If a manufacturer produces drugs or supplements that are defective, they can and should be held responsible for the injuries they cause. As a manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, the company has an obligation to make a safe product, which includes various aspects such as thoroughly inspecting the product and affixing an appropriate label on the packaging.
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