Question

A 65-year-old with type 2 diabetes and hypertension has an eGFR of 50 mL/min/1.73m2. At what eGFR threshold is metformin usually contraindicated or requires significant caution/dose modification?

Accepted Answer

<30 mL/min/1.73m2

Answer

<60 mL/min/1.73m2

Answer

<45 mL/min/1.73m2

Answer

<15 mL/min/1.73m2

Answer

No restriction by eGFR

Practice question

A 65-year-old with type 2 diabetes and hypertension has an eGFR of 50 mL/min/1.73m2. At what eGFR threshold is metformin usually contraindicated or requires significant caution/dose modification?