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metformin and Emergencies

metformin has been researched along with Emergencies in 12 studies

Metformin: A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)
metformin : A member of the class of guanidines that is biguanide the carrying two methyl substituents at position 1.

Emergencies: Situations or conditions requiring immediate intervention to avoid serious adverse results.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Lactic acidosis in diabetic patients undergoing metformin therapy is a widely recognized, rare but usually serious adverse event, particularly in presence of comorbidities such as cardiorespiratory disease, sepsis and renal failure."8.88Iodine-based radiographic contrast medium may precipitate metformin-associated lactic acidosis in diabetic patients. A case report, literature review and practical approach. ( Tonolini, M, 2012)
"Metformin is an antihyperglycemic agent commonly used in diabetic patients."5.37The nephrologist's role in metformin-induced lactic acidosis. ( Basterrechea, MA; de Arriba, G; Gómez-Navarro, L; Hernández-Sevillano, B; Pérez del Valle, KM; Rodríguez-Palomares, JR; Sánchez-Heras, M; Tallón, S; Torres-Guinea, M, 2011)
"Lactic acidosis in diabetic patients undergoing metformin therapy is a widely recognized, rare but usually serious adverse event, particularly in presence of comorbidities such as cardiorespiratory disease, sepsis and renal failure."4.88Iodine-based radiographic contrast medium may precipitate metformin-associated lactic acidosis in diabetic patients. A case report, literature review and practical approach. ( Tonolini, M, 2012)
"The increasing prevalence of Type 2 diabetes and its treatment with metformin might result in more cases of lactic acidosis."3.73Severe acidosis in patients taking metformin--rapid reversal and survival despite high APACHE score. ( Grant, I; McKnight, JA; Nyirenda, MJ; Price, G; Sandeep, T, 2006)
"Alprostadil hydration was superior to drinking water monohydration regarding preventing CIN in T2DM patients treated with metformin after contrast-enhanced CT."2.84Alprostadil protects type 2 diabetes mellitus patients treated with metformin from contrast-induced nephropathy. ( Ai, X; Gao, Y; Li, C; Li, L; Sun, N; Sun, W; Wang, J, 2017)
"Metformin is an antihyperglycemic agent commonly used in diabetic patients."1.37The nephrologist's role in metformin-induced lactic acidosis. ( Basterrechea, MA; de Arriba, G; Gómez-Navarro, L; Hernández-Sevillano, B; Pérez del Valle, KM; Rodríguez-Palomares, JR; Sánchez-Heras, M; Tallón, S; Torres-Guinea, M, 2011)
"No metformin related cases were found."1.28Biguanide related lactic acidosis: incidence and risk factors. ( Aguilar, C; García, JE; Reza, A; Rull, JA, 1992)

Research

Studies (12)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (16.67)18.2507
2000's5 (41.67)29.6817
2010's5 (41.67)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Wang, J1
Ai, X1
Li, L1
Gao, Y1
Sun, N1
Li, C1
Sun, W1
Savadogo, M1
Millogo, GR1
Zabsonré, S1
Kreshak, AA1
Clark, RF1
Gómez-Navarro, L1
de Arriba, G1
Sánchez-Heras, M1
Pérez del Valle, KM1
Hernández-Sevillano, B1
Basterrechea, MA1
Tallón, S1
Torres-Guinea, M1
Rodríguez-Palomares, JR1
Tonolini, M1
Nyirenda, MJ1
Sandeep, T1
Grant, I1
Price, G1
McKnight, JA1
Stacul, F1
Adam, A1
Becker, CR1
Davidson, C1
Lameire, N1
McCullough, PA1
Tumlin, J1
Brady, WJ1
Carter, CT1
Carlton, FB1
Gupta, R1
Ribera, L1
González-Clemente, JM1
López Alba, T1
Almirall, J1
Aguilar, C1
Reza, A1
García, JE1
Rull, JA1

Reviews

3 reviews available for metformin and Emergencies

ArticleYear
Iodine-based radiographic contrast medium may precipitate metformin-associated lactic acidosis in diabetic patients. A case report, literature review and practical approach.
    La Clinica terapeutica, 2012, Volume: 163, Issue:1

    Topics: Acidosis, Lactic; Aged, 80 and over; Atrial Fibrillation; Contraindications; Contrast Media; Creatin

2012
Strategies to reduce the risk of contrast-induced nephropathy.
    The American journal of cardiology, 2006, Sep-18, Volume: 98, Issue:6A

    Topics: Acute Kidney Injury; Consensus Development Conferences as Topic; Contrast Media; Emergencies; Fluid

2006
Recent advances in the pharmacologic management of diabetes mellitus.
    Emergency medicine clinics of North America, 2000, Volume: 18, Issue:4

    Topics: Acarbose; Administration, Oral; Carbamates; Chromans; Diabetes Mellitus; Drug Overdose; Emergencies;

2000

Trials

1 trial available for metformin and Emergencies

ArticleYear
Alprostadil protects type 2 diabetes mellitus patients treated with metformin from contrast-induced nephropathy.
    International urology and nephrology, 2017, Volume: 49, Issue:11

    Topics: Aged; Alprostadil; Contrast Media; Creatinine; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Emergencies; Female; Fluid

2017

Other Studies

8 other studies available for metformin and Emergencies

ArticleYear
[A hemorrhagic stroke revealing Neisseria meningitidis meningitis].
    The Pan African medical journal, 2015, Volume: 20

    Topics: Ceftriaxone; Cerebral Hemorrhage; Emergencies; Ethmoid Sinusitis; Female; Humans; Hydrocephalus; Hyp

2015
Transient vision loss in a patient with metformin-associated lactic acidosis.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2010, Volume: 28, Issue:9

    Topics: Acidosis, Lactic; Aged; Blindness; Emergencies; Female; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agents; Metformin

2010
The nephrologist's role in metformin-induced lactic acidosis.
    Nefrologia : publicacion oficial de la Sociedad Espanola Nefrologia, 2011, Volume: 31, Issue:5

    Topics: Acidosis, Lactic; Acute Kidney Injury; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibi

2011
Severe acidosis in patients taking metformin--rapid reversal and survival despite high APACHE score.
    Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association, 2006, Volume: 23, Issue:4

    Topics: Acidosis, Lactic; Acute Kidney Injury; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; APACHE; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; E

2006
Metformin overdose.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 1997, Volume: 15, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Drug Overdose; Emergencies; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agents; Male; Metformin; Suicide, Attempted

1997
Should intravenous contrast be used in patients receiving metformin.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2002, Volume: 20, Issue:4

    Topics: Acidosis, Lactic; Contraindications; Contrast Media; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Emergencies; Humans;

2002
[Fatal lactic acidosis due to metformin in a male with type 2 diabetes mellitus and dehydration. Comments about a patient information leaflet].
    Medicina clinica, 2002, Jun-29, Volume: 119, Issue:4

    Topics: Acidosis, Lactic; Aged; Dehydration; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Drug Labeling; Emergencies; Humans;

2002
Biguanide related lactic acidosis: incidence and risk factors.
    Archives of medical research, 1992,Spring, Volume: 23, Issue:1

    Topics: Acidosis, Lactic; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Biguanides; Contraindications; Diabete

1992