Telbivudine

**Definition:** A thymidine derivative and antiviral agent that inhibits DNA synthesis by HEPATITIS B VIRUS and is used for the treatment of CHRONIC HEPATITIS B.

**Tree numbers:** - D03.383.742.680.705.888 - D13.570.230.855.888 - D13.570.685.705.888

**Synonyms:** - Telbivudin - 1-(2-Deoxy-beta-L-erythropentafuranosyl)-5-methyl-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione - beta-L-2'-Deoxythymidine