Metformin and serious adverse effects

Med J Aust. 2004 Jan 19;180(2):53-4.

Abstract

Attention to known contraindications and intercurrent illness can avoid life-threatening acidosis.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Acidosis, Lactic / chemically induced
  • Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Systems
  • Aged
  • Australia
  • Creatinine / metabolism
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / drug therapy*
  • Drug Monitoring / methods
  • Guideline Adherence
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / pharmacokinetics
  • Metabolic Clearance Rate
  • Metformin / adverse effects*
  • Metformin / pharmacokinetics
  • Middle Aged
  • Renal Insufficiency / chemically induced

Substances

  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Metformin
  • Creatinine