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Definition of Lamivudine

1. Noun. A nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor that is very effective in combination with zidovudine in treating AIDS and HIV.

Definition of Lamivudine

1. Noun. (medicine) A nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor, ''2',3'-dideoxy-3'-thiacytidine'' that is used for the treatment of HIV and chronic hepatitis B ¹

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Medical Definition of Lamivudine

1. A reverse transcriptase inhibitor and zalcitabine analog in which a sulfur atom replaces the 3' carbon of the pentose ring. It is used to treat HIV disease. Pharmacological action: anti-HIV agents, reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Chemical name: 2(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 4-amino-1-(2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl)-, (2R-cis)- (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Lamivudine

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Audit of HIV/AIDS Policiesby Nompumelelo Zungu-Dirwayi, R Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS and Health, W.K. Kellogg Foundation by Nompumelelo Zungu-Dirwayi, R Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS and Health, W.K. Kellogg Foundation (2004)
"... Zidovudine lamivudine Zidovudine +lamivudine Saquinavir low dose ritonavir Spending on pharmaceuticals represents less than one-fifth of total public ..."

2. Glossary of HIV/Aids-related Terms edited by Barry Leonard (1995)
"3TC: Also known as lamivudine, 3TC is composed of the (—) enantiomer of the racemic mixture 2'-deoxy-3'-thiacytidine. Like other nucleoside analogs, ..."

3. Guatemala by Shelagh McNally (2006)
"The most commonly used drugs for treatment are adefovir dipivoxil, alpha in- terferon, and lamivudine. You can not drink any alcohol once you have had this ..."

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