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Document Details : Title: Metformin-associated lactic acidosis (MALA): case report Author(s): HOFKENS PJ, DE WINTER S, VANBRABANT P Journal: Acta Clinica Belgica Volume: 66 Issue: 5 Date: 2011 Pages: 390-392 DOI: 10.2143/ACB.66.5.1003001 Abstract : Metformin is the first-line therapy for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. In certain conditions lactic acidosis (MALA) can occur. Starting with a case report of a 62-year-old woman presenting with abdominal pain, we bring this complication to attention, describing its pathogenesis and its management. This underlines the need for thoughtful use of metformin. |
