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Treatment Options

Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs)

By taking the place of essential viral parts during division, NRTIs prevent viral cells from copying properly. This allows NRTIs to block the replication of viruses and slow the progression of viral infections such as HIV and hepatitis B.

Drugs in the class

Abacavir Tablets (Ziagen)

Emtricitabine Capsules (Emtriva Capsules)

Lamivudine Tablets (3TC, Epivir Tablets)

Stavudine Capsules (Zerit Capsules)

Didanosine Chewable Tablets ()

Stavudine Oral Solution (Zerit Powder for Solution)

Zidovudine Injection (Retrovir Injection)

Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.