A deoxycytidine analog and REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE INHIBITOR with antiviral activity against HIV-1 and HEPATITIS B viruses. It is used to treat HIV INFECTIONS.

Synonyms: Emtricitabine, 0, G70B4ETF4S, Beta L 2',3' dideoxy 5 fluoro 3' thiacytidine, Coviracil, Beta-L-2',3'-dideoxy-5-fluoro-3'-thiacytidine, Emtriva