Metformin-associated lactic acidosis in a peritoneal dialysis patient
Joint Authors
Ashraf, Muhammad
Muhyi al-Din, Sayyid A.
Husayn, Majdi M.
al-Maliki, Najla
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 26, Issue 2 (30 Apr. 2015), pp.325-328, 4 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2015-04-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Metformin is one of the commonly used drugs in type-2 diabetes mellitus.
It reduces glucose levels by increasing insulin sensitivity, reducing hepatic glucose release and increasing muscle uptake.
One of the serious complications associated with metformin use is lactic acidosis, and it is associated with high morbidity and mortality.
This is more likely to happen in patients with renal failure due to reduced clearance.
International guidelines recommend discontinuing metformin in advanced renal failure.
We report a case of metformin-associated lactic acidosis in a patient with end-stage renal disease on peritoneal dialysis.
The patient presented with severe lactic acidosis, which was successfully treated with hemodialysis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Maliki, Najla& Ashraf, Muhammad& Husayn, Majdi M.& Muhyi al-Din, Sayyid A.. 2015. Metformin-associated lactic acidosis in a peritoneal dialysis patient. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 26, no. 2, pp.325-328.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-532695
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Maliki, Najla…[et al.]. Metformin-associated lactic acidosis in a peritoneal dialysis patient. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 26, no. 2 (2015), pp.325-328.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-532695
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Maliki, Najla& Ashraf, Muhammad& Husayn, Majdi M.& Muhyi al-Din, Sayyid A.. Metformin-associated lactic acidosis in a peritoneal dialysis patient. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2015. Vol. 26, no. 2, pp.325-328.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-532695
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 328
Record ID
BIM-532695