Describe PEP.
Post Exposure Prophylaxis, or PEP, is a drug used after you suspect you may have been exposed to HIV. Emergency scenarios may benefit from its use, but you must take it within 72 hours of any potential exposure for it to be beneficial. After then, you must take PEP every day for 28 days.
PEP should not be used as a stand-in for using a condom or engaging in safe sex, or as an alternative to HIV prevention medications like PrEP.
Use of PEP when
PEP is a quick HIV prevention strategy. Always discuss PrEP and PEP with your healthcare physician. When you believe you may have been exposed to HIV, you should take PEP immediately:
- If a condom ruptures during having intercourse.
- If your sex is not private.
- By sharing the supplies used to inject narcotics, such as syringes or needles.
- If a sexual assault occurs.
What side effects can PEP cause?
The most frequent PEP adverse effect is nausea. Not everyone experiences them, and most of the time they are moderate. If you notice any additional negative effects while taking PEP, speak with your provider straight away. It is safe to use PEP as a medication.
Does PEP function effectively?
The earlier PEP is used following HIV exposure, the better. PEP must be taken within the first 72 hours after a potential exposure, as was previously noted, in order to be effective. It is a continuous medication. You must take PEP tablets every day for 28 days. Your doctor will walk you through the procedure and the actions you need to take.
You must follow up with your doctor and should receive an HIV test after completing the 28-day PEP treatment. PEP is an effective HIV prevention strategy, although it isn't perfect.
Always use safe sexual practices
PEP is an excellent short-term HIV prevention strategy, but it shouldn't be used as a permanent replacement. PEP won't shield you from STIs, treat them, or stop pregnancies. Safe sexual behaviour can reduce the risk of HIV transmission. Always adhere to the following recommendations:
- When having sex, use protection, especially if you have many partners.
- Take PrEP.
- Regularly have your HIV tested.
How to obtain PEP
Contact your healthcare physician right away if you believe you may have been exposed to HIV, or visit an urgent care facility, ER, or sexual health clinic. You can get aid from Dr. Raina's Safe Hands if you require PEP or PrEP.
We can assist in three different ways:
- A HIV test
Dr. Raina Safe Hands offers entirely private HIV testing services. Please choose HIV/STD testing from the drop-down menu to register for our HIV testing services.
2. You can get PrEP from us.
If you enrol in the Dr. Raina Safe Hands PrEP Program, you will be given a medical physician who will determine whether or not PrEP is right for you and who will provide you a prescription for Truvada as PrEP.
Along with helping you, our PrEP team can:
- Enroll in a health plan or register for discounted PrEP cost programmes.
- Establish your appointments.
- Let you know when your medication is running low.
Here,
you can make an appointment to begin taking PrEP. Make sure to choose
"Access to PrEP/PEP" as the appointment type.
3. Join our HIV Clinic today!
Feel free to join the Dr. Raina Safe Hands family if you are aware that you are HIV-positive and either don't have a healthcare provider at the moment or aren't satisfied with the one you do.
Here, you can make an appointment. Make sure to choose "Primary Medical Care" as the appointment type.
You can ask Dr. Raina Safe Hands for a PrEP or PEP appointment.
Dr. Raina’s Safe Hands Clinic
Dr. Vinod Raina HIV Doctors in Kailash Colony
Contact Us-9136363692 | 9871605858
Address: — Saket E-34, Ekta Apartments near
Malviya Nagar Metro Station Gate No-4 New Delhi-110017
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