Lamivudine (3TC) is a cytidine analog and antiretroviral medication commonly used to treat HIV and hepatitis B infections.
CAS Number
134678-17-4
Molecular Formula
C8H11N3O3S
Molecular Weight
229.26
Mechanism of Action
Lamivudine inhibits HIV reverse transcriptase and terminates DNA synthesis by competing for incorporation into viral DNA.
Storage Conditions
≤30°C
Spectrum
Lamivudine targets retroviruses hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).