Monday, April 18, 2022

What is PEP? Where is available pep in Delhi?

 People who are HIV-negative can utilize post-exposure prophylaxis, or PEP, to help prevent HIV infection after a potential encounter. to HIV/AIDS PEP is a mixture of three antiretroviral drugs. HIV-negative people can use drugs that HIV-positive people can't. To reduce their chances, take it orally for 28 days. of contracting HIV.



 PEP should be started as soon as possible (up to 72 hours) after a potential HIV exposure. The sooner PEP is implemented, the more likely it is to succeed. PEP is intended to be used to prevent HIV transmission from a single unintentional HIV exposure.

PEP should not be used as a regular HIV prevention strategy. If a person has used PEP more than once, they might be a good candidate for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)

 What is the difference between PEP and PrEP?

PEP is not the same as PrEP, which involves taking

Two HIV medications on an ongoing basis.

 PEP – (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)

·         To be taken as soon as possible after a possible HIV exposure (up to 72 hours)

·         Taken every day for 28 days

·         Three HIV medications taken together

·         It is intended to be used to prevent HIV transmission from a single unintentional exposure.

PrEP – (pre-exposure prophylaxis)

·         Taken before and after potential HIV exposure

·         Usually taken every day on a consistent basis.

·         A cocktail of two HIV medications

·         It is intended to be used on a regular basis as an ongoing HIV prevention method.

Is PEP right for me?  


If you have had a possible HIV exposure within the last 72 hours, PEP may be right for you. The earlier you begin PEP, the more effective it will be.

 

How can I get PEP?

PEP must be prescribed by a healthcare provider. if you think

You have been exposed to HIV, you should immediately contact Dr. Vinod Raina in Safe Hands

There is 24x 7 hour PEP treatment available.

Here you can also consult directly on phone call. Their phone no. is 9136363692. Or you can take an appointment by visiting their official website www.pepforhivtreatment.com

 

E-34, EKTA APARTMENT, Saket, Near Opposite Malviya Nagar Metro Station, New Delhi – 110017

 

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