Chemical Name: (2R,cis)-4-amino-1-(2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl)-(1H)-pyrimidin-2-one
Molecular Formula: C 8H11N3O3S
Molecular Structural:

Molecular Weight: 229.3
CAS No.: 134678-17-4
Mechanism of Action: Lamivudine (3TC) is a synthetic nucleoside analogue.
Intracellularly, lamivudine is phosphorylated to its active 5’-triphosphate metabolite, Lamivudine triphosphate (L-TP). The principal mode of action of L-TP is inhibition of reverse transcriptase (RT) via DNA chain termination after incorporation of the nucleoside analogue. L-TP is a weak inhibitor of mammalian DNA polymerases α and β, and mitochondrial DNA polymerases-γ.
Indication and Usage: Lamivudine is used in the treatment of the infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis B virus. HIV is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Lamivudine is taken together with Zidovudine (AZT) or other medications used to treat HIV. Lamivudine is also used to treat hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections.
Packaging and Storage: 20kg aluminium tin lined with 2-ply PE bags,stored in tightly-closed container at room temperature. Protect from moisture. |