Reversible acute blindness in suspected metformin-associated lactic acidosis: a case report
Abstract Background Metformin is commonly used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Its multiple advantages include low risk of hypoglycemia, weight neutrality, low cost, and cardioprotective and anti-inflammatory effects. Renal insufficiency is one of the contraindications for its use. In...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-04219-y |