TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - A rare outcome induced by metformin intoxication: Severe lactic acidosis and hepatotoxicity
JO  - BANTAO Journal
A1  - Elyigit, F.
A1  - Akar, H.
A1  - Soyaltin, U.E.
A1  - Ekinci, F.
SP  - 45
EP  - 47
VL  - 14
IS  - 1
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1312-2517
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/bj-2016-0011
ID  - ref1
ER  -