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Metformin-Induced Acute Hepatitis.

Authors :
Mian A
Bani Fawwaz BA
Singh G
Farooq A
Koteish A
Source :
Cureus [Cureus] 2023 May 11; Vol. 15 (5), pp. e38908. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 May 11 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Metformin is considered an initial oral pharmacotherapy of choice for treating hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Although safe in the vast majority of the population, rare side effects will come to light as the prevalence of T2DM continues to rise. We present a rare case of metformin-induced hepatotoxicity and possibly the first reported case of dose-dependent metformin-induced hepatotoxicity. This case report aims to make clinicians aware of this infrequent yet significant adverse reaction that can arise with metformin therapy.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.<br /> (Copyright © 2023, Mian et al.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2168-8184
Volume :
15
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cureus
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
37309348
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.38908