Metformin Current Renal Dose Adjustments due to Risk ...

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Metformin 

Current Renal Dose Adjustments due to Risk of Lactic Acidosis 

> 60 No adjustment 

45-60 Monitor eGFR in 3-6 months 

30-45 If already taking metformin, consider 50% dose decrease, Do not newly initiate  

< 30 Contraindicated 



Jarred Prudencio, PharmD - https://www.instagram.com/ambcarerx



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Dr. Gerald Diaz

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