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 |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Nephrology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9914982 |
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