Profound Metabolic Acidosis due to Metformin Intoxication Requiring Dialysis

Metformin-associated lactic acidosis (MALA) is a rare but life-threatening condition with often high mortality rates. Despite this, metformin continues to be one of the most commonly prescribed antihyperglycemic agents in the market. We present a unique case of a 61-year-old female with severe acido...

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Main Authors: Klodia Hermez, Carla Dudash-Mion
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Nephrology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9914982
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