Substance
ID:73495
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC Traditional name
telbivudine
Synonyms
TelbivudineTyzekaSebivo
IUPAC name
1-[(2S,4R,5S)-4-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-5-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione
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Properties
Safety Information
Storage Condition
-20°C
Product Information
Salt Data
Free Base
Molecule Details
Research Area: Infection
Biological Activity:
Telbivudine(Tyzeka, Sebivo) is an antiviral drug used in the treatment of hepatitis B infection. Clinical trials have shown it to be significantly more effective than lamivudine or adefovir, and less likely to cause resistance. Telbivudine is a synthetic thymidine nucleoside analogue; it is the L-isomer of thymidine. It is taken once daily. [1]
Biological Activity:
Telbivudine(Tyzeka, Sebivo) is an antiviral drug used in the treatment of hepatitis B infection. Clinical trials have shown it to be significantly more effective than lamivudine or adefovir, and less likely to cause resistance. Telbivudine is a synthetic thymidine nucleoside analogue; it is the L-isomer of thymidine. It is taken once daily. [1]
Molecular Spectra
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References
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telbivudine