Drug reference
telbivudine
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Drug class
Anti Virals (Hepatits Viruses)
Mechanism of action
Telbivudine 5'–triphosphate inhibits HBV DNA polymerase (reverse transcriptase) by competing with the natural substrate, thymidine 5'–triphosphate. This leads to the chain termination of DNA synthesis
Common side effects
- Headache
- Fatigue
- CK increased
- Abdominal pain, upper
- Pharyngolaryngeal pain
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is telbivudine?
telbivudine belongs to: Anti Virals.
How does telbivudine work?
Telbivudine 5'–triphosphate inhibits HBV DNA polymerase (reverse transcriptase) by competing with the natural substrate, thymidine 5'–triphosphate. This leads to the chain termination of DNA synthesis
What are the common side effects of telbivudine?
Headache, Fatigue, CK increased, Abdominal pain, upper, Pharyngolaryngeal pain
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