Post exposure hiv medication

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis | HIV.gov

Hiv.govPEP, or post-exposure prophylaxis, is a short course of HIV medicines taken very soon after a possible exposure to HIV to prevent the virus from taking hold in your body. You must start it within 72 hours after you were exposed to HIV, or it won’t work. Every hour counts. PEP should be used only in emergency situations.

https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/hiv-prevention/using-hiv-medication-to-reduce-risk/post-exposure-prophylaxis 

PEP | HIV Basics | HIV/AIDS | CDC

Cdc.govPEP stands for post-exposure prophylaxis. It means taking antiretroviral medicines (ART) after being potentially exposed to HIV to prevent becoming infected. PEP must be started within 72 hours after a recent possible exposure to HIV, but the sooner you start PEP, the better. Every hour counts.

https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/pep.html 

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV - WebMD

Webmd.comProphylaxis is a treatment that helps you prevent an infection from bacteria, fungus, a virus, or a parasite either before you come in contact with the bug or after you’ve been exposed.. Post ...

https://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/post-exposure-prophylaxis 

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) | Understanding HIV/AIDS ...

Aidsinfo.nih.govPost-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) means taking HIV medicines very soon after a possible exposure to HIV to prevent becoming infected with HIV. PEP is intended for emergency situations. It is not meant for regular use by people who may be exposed to HIV frequently. PEP must be started within 72 hours (3 days) after a possible exposure to HIV.

https://aidsinfo.nih.gov/understanding-hiv-aids/fact-sheets/20/87/post-exposure-prophylaxis--pep- 

Post-exposure prophylaxis - Wikipedia

En.wikipedia.orgInitiation of post-exposure prophylaxis with the use of antiretroviral drugs is dependent on a number of risk factors, though treatment is usually started after one high-risk event. In order to determine whether post-exposure prophylaxis is indicated, an evaluation visit will be conducted to consider risk factors associated with developing HIV.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-exposure_prophylaxis 

Post-exposure Prophylaxis - HIV - Queensland Health

Conditions.health.qld.gov.auSend by email View as PDF Send by post Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a treatment that may prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and is available to anyone likely to have been exposed to HIV within the previous 72 hours.

http://conditions.health.qld.gov.au/HealthCondition/condition/21/188/520/Post-exposure-Prophylaxis--HIV 

What to Do If You Are Accidentally Exposed to HIV

Verywellhealth.comIf you believe you may have been accidentally exposed to HIV, either through sex or other high-risk activities, there are medications that can greatly reduce the risk of an infection called post-exposure prophylaxis (or PEP).

https://www.verywellhealth.com/accidental-exposure-to-hiv-49135 

TREATMENT AFTER EXPOSURE TO HIV - AIDS Information ...

Aids.orgPost-exposure prophylaxis (or PEP) means taking antiretroviral medications (ARVs) as soon as possible after exposure to HIV, so that the exposure will not result in HIV infection. These medications are only available with a prescription. PEP should begin within as soon as possible after exposure to HIV but certainly within 72 hours.

http://www.aids.org/2010/09/treatment-hiv/ 

Free Post Exposure Prophylaxis Offered in NYC

Advocate.comThe Men’s Sexual Health Project in New York City will offer emergency HIV post-exposure prophylaxis for free in a new program called “M*SHP minus 36:00.”

https://www.advocate.com/news/daily-news/2011/03/31/free-post-exposure-prophylaxis-offered-nyc