Digoxin

Digoxin is used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). It helps the heart work better and it helps control your heart rate. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Brand Names:

• Digitek®
• Lanoxicaps®
• Lanoxin®
• Lanoxin® Elixir Pediatric

Source: National Institute of Health and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc.,“Digoxin��?, The MedMaster™ Patient Drug Information Database, 2006, http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a682301.html#brand-names (27 Jun 2008)

Warnings:

Actavis Totowa LLC notified healthcare professionals of a Class I nationwide recall of all strengths of Digitek, a drug used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms. The products are distributed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., under a “Bertek��? label and by UDL Laboratories, Inc. under a “UDL��? label. The product is being recalled due to the possibility that tablets with double the appropriate thickness may contain twice the approved level of active ingredient. The existence of double strength tablets poses a risk of digitalis toxicity in patents with renal failure. Digitalis toxicity can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, low blood pressure, cardiac instability and bradycardia. Several reports of illnesses and injuries have been reported. Patients should contact their healthcare professional with questions.

FDA Firm Recall Press Release: http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/herbalscience04_08.html

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, “Digitek (digoxin tablets, USP)��?, 2008 Safety Alerts for Drugs, Biologics, Medical Devices, and Dietary Supplements, http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/safety08.htm (27 Jun 2008)