Which among the following anti-HIV drugs is also used to treat viral hepatitis B ?
Correct answer: B. Lamivudine
- A. Enfuvirtide
- B. Lamivudine
- C. Efavirenz
- D. Ritonavir
Explanation
Lamivudine inhibits reverse transcriptase in HIV and also suppresses hepatitis B virus polymerase, so it has activity against both infections. The other listed drugs do not have this established dual clinical use.
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