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free and open sex Causing the number of people infected with HIV to increase Anybody who frequently changes sexual partners or has never had a blood test on a regular basis must be more careful. Today, let’s get to know regarding HIV antiretroviral drugs, both preventive and emergency. What is it? Come and see.
What is PrEP?
PrEP or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) It is an antiretroviral drug for people who are not yet infected with HIV. Used for the prevention of HIV infection in people with at-risk conditions. Or take it to reduce the risk of infection, for example, in people who have sex with a partner whose blood results are unknown or who have multiple partners, whose partner is HIV-infected, sharing needles with others, Had a sexually transmitted disease in the past 6 months, etc. but cannot prevent pregnancy and other sexually transmitted diseases The effectiveness of PrEP is more or less dependent on taking the drug.
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- The drug must be taken every day, 1 tablet per day, on time.
- Prevent infection by using other methods, such as using a condom every time you have sex. reducing the number of sexual partners, etc.
- After taking PrEP, blood tests should be performed to monitor efficacy and to check for HIV every 3 months, with duration of use and discontinuation at the physician’s discretion.
PEP What is?
PEP or Post exposure prophylaxis (emergency antidote) Take orally as soon as possible or within 72 hours following at risk of contracting HIV infection, such as unprotected sex, rape, exposure to blood or secretions from an HIV-infected person, healthcare workers at birth. Accidents, knife cuts, needle sticks in hospitals from performing procedures on patients, etc. But if it is longer than 72 hours, the use of PEP has no benefit. in preventing infection Therefore, there is no need to take medication. But should come for a blood test at least 14-21 days following the risky day
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- PEP must be taken for the full 28 days prescribed by your doctor.
- Test once more following 1 month and 3 months.
- During this time, the pill taker must use a condom during every intercourse.
- If you don’t eat enough, the defense efficiency will decrease. and will need to be tested for HIV once more following completing the course of the drug
HIV can be prevented. If you know that you are at risk, you should consult a doctor for diagnosis and medication can be obtained at public and private service facilities or specialized clinics with regular doctors. Because the use of the drug must be under the supervision of a physician. And with the condition that the person must pass a blood test and find that it is effective HIV negative, including hepatitis B virus test and to check liver and kidney function as well to prevent side effects from medication
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