NCIt definition : A nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor with activity against hepatitis B virus
(HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Lagociclovir is a prodrug of 3'-fluoro-2',
3'-dideoxyguanosine with high oral bioavailability and is converted to its triphosphate
form in vivo. Lagociclovir is active against multiresistant HBV and HIV.;