Purpose: To identify possible contraindications for the use of metformin in a patient with diabetes mellitus.
Metformin is a commonly used oral agent for patients with noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus. It should not be used if certain contraindications are present.
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Specialty: Endocrinology, Clinical Laboratory
Objective: risk factors, prevention
ICD-10: E10-E14, T38.3,
