Which of the following characteristics make metformin a preferred biguanide than phenformin?
Correct Answer: It is less liable to cause lactic acidosis
Description: (Ref: KDT 6/e p269) Incidence of lactic acidosis is more with phenformin and that of megaloblastc anemia (due to interference with vitamin B12 absorption) is more with metformin.
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