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A Case of Metformin-Associated Lactic Acidosis

Metformin is a US FDA-approved oral anti-hyperglycemic medication used to treat non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). Metformin, a biguanide drug, works by reducing glucose production in the liver, decreasing intestinal absorption, and improving insulin sensitivity, leading to lower blood...

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Autores principales: Mahmood, Rabia, Maccourtney, Daniel, Vashi, Megha, Mohamed, Ayman
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10224792/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37252492
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.38222