Mnemonic: Metformin Contraindications
Lactic Acidosis is the most dreaded and well known adverse drug reaction associated with Metformin, a drug used in Type 2 Diabetes. Hence, it's important to be aware of conditions that can increase the possibility of Lactic Acidosis...
Lets use the word "LACTIC" to our advantage to remember these conditions ...
L - Liver Disease
A - Alcoholism
C - Creatinine Levels High (renal clearance low)
T - (CT actually) - ConTrast Studies (Contrast Dyes are known to increase Creatinine levels)
I - Infections (or Sepsis)
C - Congestive Cardiac Failure
Lets use the word "LACTIC" to our advantage to remember these conditions ...
L - Liver Disease
A - Alcoholism
C - Creatinine Levels High (renal clearance low)
T - (CT actually) - ConTrast Studies (Contrast Dyes are known to increase Creatinine levels)
I - Infections (or Sepsis)
C - Congestive Cardiac Failure
Labels: Pharmacology, Pharmacology Mnemonics
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posted by Digitaldoc, MD at 10:11 PM
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