Heeding clues to metformin-associated lactic acidosis: prompt response can save life.
The case history is presented of a patient who developed metformin-associated lactic acidosis. The patient made a complete recovery with supportive care. Recognition of metformin-associated lactic acidosis requires a high index of suspicion as presentation can be very subtle.
Kumar
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Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India. umaakumar@yahoo.co.in
Chennavir
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Gopi
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D000140:Acidosis, Lactic / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D000368:Aged; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000188:drug therapy*; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008687:Metformin / Q000009:adverse effects*
D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D008687:Metformin