Definition of "lamivudine" [lamivudine]

• A nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor, 2',3'-dideoxy-3'-thiacytidine that is used for the treatment of HIV and chronic hepatitis B (noun)

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• "In addition to interferon, a drug called lamivudine also called 3TC or Epivir may be an effective option to treat your chronic HBV infection."
• "The Caesar scientists gave a drug called lamivudine to 1,895 patients from around the world who were already taking zidovudine - also known as AZT, which is the first drug found to have a beneficial effect on HIV-positive patients, Lancet said."
• "The four drugs will be available in three pills, with tenofovir and lamivudine combined into a single pill, for $475 a year."