@article{ref1,
title="A rare outcome induced by metformin intoxication: Severe lactic acidosis and hepatotoxicity",
journal="BANTAO Journal",
year="2016",
author="Elyigit, F. and Akar, H. and Soyaltin, U.E. and Ekinci, F.",
volume="14",
number="1",
pages="45-47",
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.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1312-2517",
doi="10.1515/bj-2016-0011",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/bj-2016-0011"
}