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 <45

Answer

Stop metformin if eGFR <60

Answer

Check liver enzymes monthly

Answer

Check INR monthly

Answer

Stop metformin if creatinine rises by 10 µmol/L

Practice question

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