Lamivudine, a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI), is a cornerstone in the therapeutic landscape for managing HIV-1 and hepatitis B infections. This comprehensive activity explores the diverse indications and contraindications for lamivudine across both conditions, elucidating its mechanism of action as a pivotal component in treating these disorders. Healthcare professionals will gain the necessary knowledge to navigate the nuances of lamivudine usage through a detailed examination of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and relevant interactions. The program emphasizes the importance of vigilant monitoring to assess treatment responses and manage potential adverse events effectively, enabling the healthcare team to optimize patient care and outcomes in these infectious diseases.In addition to its established uses, this activity discusses the broader therapeutic scope of lamivudine, including off-label applications where applicable, providing a comprehensive understanding of its clinical utility. By emphasizing the complexities of dosing and relevant interactions, the course prioritizes lamivudine’s optimal administration and incorporation into individualized treatment regimens. Illuminating the imperative role of interprofessional collaboration in steering patients through effective monitoring strategies, the program strives to empower healthcare professionals with the necessary insights to navigate challenges in managing patients with HIV and hepatitis B infections. This initiative aims to improve clinical outcomes and enhance patient care by highlighting lamivudine’s mechanism of action and adverse event profile.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/24014
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Chemical Pathology, Critical Care Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Medical Toxicology, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Transplant Hepatology, Transplant Hepatology