Metformin lactic acidosis. Report of two cases
Metformin is recommended as a first-line treatment for patients with diabetes mellitus type 2; it has a cardiovascular protective effect, and low risk of hypoglycemia. However, a severe but infrequent complication of its use is lactic acidosis, which has high morbidity and mortality rates. The estim...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Spanish |
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Universidad de Antioquia
2018-04-01
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| Series: | Iatreia |
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| Online Access: | http://aprendeenlinea.udea.edu.co/revistas/index.php/iatreia/article/view/325463/20787866 |