Metformin-related acidosis in a woman while performing haj : a conservative approach
Joint Authors
Ansari, Riyazuddin S. H.
Madi, Ahmad Fuad
Qutub, Hatim Uthman
al-Thumaly, Idah
al-Zayir, Zaynab Abd al-Aziz
Moulana, Amna A. R.
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 26, Issue 1 (28 Feb. 2015), pp.125-127, 3 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2015-02-28
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Metformin is a first-line oral anti-hyperglycemic agent.
It decreases insulin resistance, decreases hepatic glucose output and enhances peripheral glucose uptake.
Metformin is used as a monotherapy in combination with other oral hypoglycemic agents.
A major side-effect of metformin is lactic acidosis.
The elimination of metformin is mainly through the kidneys, and raised plasma concentrations can cause lactic acidosis.
Provided there is no overdose, metforminassociated lactic acidosis rarely develops in patients without co-morbidities such as renal or hepatic insufficiency, acute infection or severe dehydration.
Herein, we report a case of metformin-induced metabolic acidosis occurring in a woman who was severely dehydrated after performing Haj and treated conservatively.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ansari, Riyazuddin S. H.& Madi, Ahmad Fuad& Qutub, Hatim Uthman& al-Thumaly, Idah& al-Zayir, Zaynab Abd al-Aziz& Moulana, Amna A. R.. 2015. Metformin-related acidosis in a woman while performing haj : a conservative approach. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 26, no. 1, pp.125-127.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ansari, Riyazuddin S. H.…[et al.]. Metformin-related acidosis in a woman while performing haj : a conservative approach. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 26, no. 1 (Jan. / Feb. 2015), pp.125-127.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ansari, Riyazuddin S. H.& Madi, Ahmad Fuad& Qutub, Hatim Uthman& al-Thumaly, Idah& al-Zayir, Zaynab Abd al-Aziz& Moulana, Amna A. R.. Metformin-related acidosis in a woman while performing haj : a conservative approach. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2015. Vol. 26, no. 1, pp.125-127.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 127
Record ID
BIM-442513