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Case Reports
. 1989 Jan;117(1):46-8.

[Lactic acidosis in diabetic patients associated with buformin]

[Article in Spanish]
F Huidobro, C Videla, G Hernández, H Torres, R Jimenez, H Pérez, R A Díaz
  • PMID: 2561906
Case Reports

[Lactic acidosis in diabetic patients associated with buformin]

[Article in Spanish]
F Huidobro et al. Rev Med Chil. 1989 Jan.

Abstract

We report two diabetic patients who developed lactic acidosis following the use of Buformin. Treatment consisted of mechanical ventilation, massive bicarbonate administration, circulatory support with dopamine and peritoneal dialysis. Despite this, both patients died.

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