Drug Class
NRTI
Type
ingredient
Active Ingredient
lamivudine
📋Overview
Lamivudine is an antiviral medication that belongs to the class of nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. It is primarily used in the management of certain viral infections, most notably human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV). Lamivudine works by interfering with the replication process of these viruses, helping to reduce their levels in the body. It is commonly included as part of combination regimens for chronic viral infection control.
📚References
Information from MedlinePlus.gov (NIH).
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