A 71-year-old with CKD stage 3a is started on metformin for T2DM. What monitoring is essential?...

Question

A 71-year-old with CKD stage 3a is started on metformin for T2DM. What monitoring is essential?

Accepted Answer

Check eGFR at least annually and reduce dose if eGFR

Answer

Stop metformin if eGFR

Answer

Check liver enzymes monthly

Answer

Check INR monthly

Answer

Stop metformin if creatinine rises by 10 µmol/L

prescribing safety assessment MCQ (SBA): Metformin and CKD