Should dialysis be offered in all cases of metformin-associated lactic acidosis?

Metformin is commonly used in diabetes mellitus type 2, with lactic acidosis being a rare but potentially fatal complication of this therapy. The management of metformin-associated lactic acidosis (MALA) is controversial. Treatment may include supportive care, activated charcoal, bicarbonate infusio...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Critical care (London, England) England), 2009, Vol.13 (1), p.110-110
1. Verfasser:	Finkle, S Neil
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acidosis, Lactic - chemically induced Acidosis, Lactic - therapy Animals Humans Metformin - adverse effects Renal Dialysis - methods
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