Literature DB >> 21686389

Heeding clues to metformin-associated lactic acidosis: prompt response can save life.

U Kumar1, B Chennavir, A Gopi.   

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.

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Year:  2009        PMID： 21686389      PMCID： PMC3028222          DOI： 10.1136/bcr.11.2008.1252

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  BMJ Case Rep        ISSN： 1757-790X


  5 in total

Review 1.  Metformin-associated lactic acidosis: a rare or very rare clinical entity?

Authors:  N N Chan; H P Brain; M D Feher
Journal:  Diabet Med       Date:  1999-04       Impact factor: 4.359

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Authors:  R Assan; C Heuclin; D Ganeval; C Bismuth; J George; J R Girard
Journal:  Diabetologia       Date:  1977-05       Impact factor: 10.122

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Authors:  D Luft; R M Schmülling; M Eggstein
Journal:  Diabetologia       Date:  1978-02       Impact factor: 10.122

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Journal:  Diabete Metab       Date:  1979-09

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Authors:  C R Sirtori; C Pasik
Journal:  Pharmacol Res       Date:  1994 Oct-Nov       Impact factor: 7.658
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