Citation

Elyigit F, Akar H, Soyaltin UE, Ekinci F. BANTAO Journal 2016; 14(1): 45-47.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016)

DOI

10.1515/bj-2016-0011

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Metformin is a widely used oral anti-diabetic agent that decreases insulin resistance. Lactic acidosis rarely develops with this medication. Metformin-induced hepatotoxicity has been rarely reported in the literature. We describe a patient, who presented with lactic acidosis and hepatotoxicity after ingestion of 40 pills of metformin in order to commit suicide. The most important treatment step in patients with metformin-associated lactic acidosis (MALA) is high-volume hemodialysis and hemofiltration.

Language: en

Keywords

Lactic acidosis; Dialysis; Hemofiltration; Metformin intoxication