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A Case Report of Metformin Related Lactic Acidosis

İlker Akbaş(KAHRAMANMARAŞ SÜTÇÜ İMAM ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TIP FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0001-6676-6517
Caner Akufuk(KAHRAMANMARAŞ SÜTÇÜ İMAM ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TIP FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0003-4624-0803
Muhammet Mustafa Yılmaz(KAHRAMANMARAŞ SÜTÇÜ İMAM ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TIP FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0002-8952-6329
Atilla Eren Kurt(MARMARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TIP FAKÜLTESİ)0009-0009-3853-6699
Fatih Coşkun(SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, BURSA YÜKSEK İHTİSAS SAĞLIK UYGULAMA VE ARAŞTIRMA MERKEZİ)0000-0003-0541-5910
Pages
44–45
Publication Date
2023-07-07
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In this case report, we present the early diagnosis and successful treatment of a patient with lactic acidosis due to metformin intoxication.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Metformin is an oral antidiabetic drug of the biguanide classused in type 2 diabetic patients with normal renal function.
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Key Findings & Data:The mortality rate is high in cases of lactic acidos is developing in metformin intoxication.
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Conclusion & Impact:In this case report, we present the early diagnosis and successful treatment of a patient with lactic acidosis due to metformin intoxication.
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📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Metformin · Poisoning · Lactic acidosis

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Metformin is an oral antidiabetic drug of the biguanide classused in type 2 diabetic patients with normal renal function. The mortality rate is high in cases of lactic acidos is developing in metformin intoxication. In the emergency department, metformin intoxication should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients whouse metformin and have high anion gap metabolic acidosis (lactic acidosis). The most important and effective treatment with early diagnosis is correction of metabolic acidosis with hemodialysis or hemofiltration methods, bicarbonate treatment, adjustment of blood glucose level. Cardiovascular system support therapy significantly reduces morbidity/mortality. In this case report, we present the early diagnosis and successful treatment of a patient with lactic acidosis due to metformin intoxication.

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Akbaş, İ., Akufuk, C., Yılmaz, M. M., Kurt, A. E., Coşkun, F. (2023). A Case Report of Metformin Related Lactic Acidosis. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports, Cilt: 14 Sayı: 2, 44–45. https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1294738

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