title: Heeding clues to metformin-associated lactic acidosis: prompt response can save life.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India. umaakumar@yahoo.co.in
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Chennavir
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gopi
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D008687:Metformin