Lamivudine (3TC) Bookmark Share View Topic Outline Oral Lamivudine (3TC)Mechanism of ActionPrevents viral reverse transcription of single-stranded RNA into double-stranded DNA, by inhibiting HIV reverse transcriptase.Clinical UseIndication HIV infection.Adverse Effects Want more info like this? MedSchool Your electronic clinical medicine handbook Guides to help pass your exams Tools every medical student needs Quick diagrams to have the answers, fast Quizzes to test your knowledge Sign Up Now