Question

A 65-year-old with eGFR of 25 mL/min is to start on metformin for type 2 diabetes. According to the BNF what is the recommendation regarding metformin in significant renal impairment?

Accepted Answer

Avoid if eGFR <30 mL/min

Answer

Metformin is safe at any eGFR

Answer

Reduce the dose automatically

Answer

No monitoring needed

Answer

IV metformin infusion recommended

Practice question

A 65-year-old with eGFR of 25 mL/min is to start on metformin for type 2 diabetes. According to the BNF what is the recommendation regarding metformin in significant renal impairment?