Question: is emtricitabine the same as lamivudine?
Answer: Emtricitabine (FTC, Emtriva) and lamivudine (3TC, Epivir) belong to the nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) class of antiretrovirals. They are a mainstay of first-line ART regimens and are considered equivalent and interchangeable in treatment guidelines.