Lamivudine Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Lamivudine Tablet
| Generic name | Lamivudine |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI), a type of antiretroviral drug |
| Forms | Tablet, Oral solution (liquid) |
Lamivudine is a prescription antiviral medicine used along with other medicines to treat HIV infection, and also used on its own to treat long-term (chronic) hepatitis B virus infection. It does not cure HIV or hepatitis B, but helps control the virus.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.