Synonyms: BCH-189 | BCH189 | Epivir® | GR-109714X
lamivudine is an approved drug (FDA (1995), EMA (1996))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Lamivudine is an antiretroviral drug. It inhibits HIV-1 reverse transcriptase, and it belongs to the nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI) class of antiretriviral drugs.
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Lamivudine is used in combination with other antiviral drugs to treat human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) and hepatitis B (HBV) infections. |
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For extended ADME data see the following: Drugs.com European Medicines Agency (EMA) |