Lamivudine (Noun)
Meaning
A nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor that is very effective in combination with zidovudine in treating AIDS and HIV.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Lamivudine is often prescribed in combination with other medications to treat HIV-1 infection and AIDS.
- The combination of lamivudine and zidovudine has been shown to be highly effective in reducing the viral load in patients with HIV.
- Lamivudine is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor that works by blocking the replication of the HIV virus.
- In clinical trials, lamivudine has been shown to be well-tolerated and effective in combination with other antiretroviral medications.
- The use of lamivudine in combination with zidovudine has been a significant advancement in the treatment of HIV and AIDS.