Iomeprol Injection + Metformin Interaction

Majorinteraction on record

Description

Stop metformin at or prior to IOMERVU administration in patients with eGFR 30-60 mL/min/1.73m², hepatic impairment, alcoholism, or heart failure. Iodinated contrast agents increase risk of metformin-induced lactic acidosis through worsening renal function.

Mechanism

Increased risk of lactic acidosis due to contrast-induced renal impairment

Source: NLP:iomeprol injection