Drug reference
lamivudine
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Drug class
Anti Virals (Hepatits Viruses)
Mechanism of action
Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NRTI); following phosphorylation, inhibits HIV reverse transcriptase by viral DNA chain termination; cytosine analog, Useful in combination with ZDV, ZDV-induced codon mutations result in viral sensitivity to drug
Common side effects
- Headache
- Fever
- Cough
- Fatigue & malaise
- Diarrhea
Known interactions (1)
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is lamivudine?
lamivudine belongs to: Anti Virals.
How does lamivudine work?
Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NRTI); following phosphorylation, inhibits HIV reverse transcriptase by viral DNA chain termination; cytosine analog, Useful in combination with ZDV, ZDV-induced codon mutations result in viral sensitivity to drug
What are the common side effects of lamivudine?
Headache, Fever, Cough, Fatigue & malaise, Diarrhea
Which drugs interact with lamivudine?
emtricitabine
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