Pharm 101: Metformin
ACEM Primary Pharmacology of Metformin: the Pharmacokinetics; Pharmacodynamics; Clinical uses; Adverse effects
Tag Metformin
Metformin toxicity
Metformin rarely causes hypoglycaemia but it can cause a profound lactic acidosis in overdose and in patients with renal failure.
Metformin-associated Lactic Acidosis
Metformin use is associated with lactic acidosis, but it remains controversial as a disease entity