Lamivudine
- Generic Name
- Lamivudine
- Brand Names
- Cimduo, Combivir, Delstrigo, Dovato, Epivir, Epivir Hbv, Epzicom, Kivexa, Symfi, Triumeq, Trizivir, Zeffix, Lamivudine Teva Pharma B.V., Lamivudine Teva
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C8H11N3O3S
- CAS Number
- 134678-17-4
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 2T8Q726O95
- Background
A reverse transcriptase inhibitor and zalcitabine analog in which a sulfur atom replaces the 3' carbon of the pentose ring. It is used to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) and hepatitis B (HBV).
- Indication
For the treatment of HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B (HBV).
- Associated Conditions
- Chronic Hepatitis B Infection, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infections, Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) Infection
- Associated Therapies
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