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Acute self-poisoning with phenformin.

V Coronho, O A da Silva, M López

    Acta Diabetologica Latina
    |May 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    A young woman survived a phenformin overdose, experiencing lactic acidosis and hypoglycemia. Prompt, symptomatic treatment in the ICU led to a full recovery, highlighting effective overdose management.

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    Area of Science:

    • Toxicology
    • Pharmacology
    • Internal Medicine

    Background:

    • Phenformin, an older biguanide antihyperglycemic agent, is associated with a risk of lactic acidosis.
    • This case involves a non-diabetic individual with a significant phenformin overdose.

    Observation:

    • The patient presented with severe symptoms including nausea, vomiting, anxiety, agitation, polydipsia, polyuria, increased appetite, tachycardia, and tachypnea.
    • Key laboratory findings included persistent lactic acidosis, hypoglycemia, and hypokalemia within the first 24 hours.

    Findings:

    • Symptomatic and supportive care initiated 10 hours post-ingestion was the primary treatment strategy.
    • Management focused on correcting the severe metabolic disturbances, specifically acidosis and hypoglycemia.

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    Implications:

    • This case underscores the potential severity of phenformin overdose, even in non-diabetic individuals.
    • Effective symptomatic treatment and management of metabolic derangements are crucial for favorable outcomes in phenformin toxicity.