What is the drug lamivudine used for?
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First approved by the FDA in 1995 for HIV treatment, lamivudine is a foundational antiviral medication used to manage two major viral infections. This versatile drug, often referred to as 3TC, is a key component in treatment regimens for individuals infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV).