What is PEP used for?

What is PEP used for?

PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) means taking medicine to prevent HIV after a possible exposure. PEP should be used only in emergency situations and must be started within 72 hours after a recent possible exposure to HIV.

Who is eligible for PEP?

PEP is only indicated for potentially exposed people without HIV infection. PEP is unlikely to be effective in people who have been exposed more than 72 hours before seeking medical assistance. PEP should be provided only for infrequent exposures.

What are the side effects of PEP drugs?

As with most antiretroviral drugs, PEP can cause side effects such as diarrhoea, headaches, nausea/vomiting and fatigue. However these are usually mild and generally only last a few days with no long-term side effects. Speak with your GP or sexual health clinic if you have any concerns.

What drugs are in PEP?

PEP is a combination of three drugs. You take them once or twice a day for 28 days: For adults, the CDC recommends tenofovir, emtricitabine (these two drugs come in one pill), and a third drug, either raltegravir or dolutegravir.

Is PrEP and PEP the same drug?

PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis and PEP stands for post-exposure prophylaxis. Prophylaxis means “treatment or actions taken to prevent a disease.” PrEP is a treatment plan to prevent HIV before a person is exposed while PEP is a treatment plan for after a person is exposed.

What medicines are in PEP?

PEP is a combination of three drugs. You take them once or twice a day for 28 days: For adults, the CDC recommends tenofovir, emtricitabine (these two drugs come in one pill), and a third drug, either raltegravir or dolutegravir.

Is PEP covered by insurance?

PrEP and PEP are covered by most insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, Medicare, and private employer plans. If you do not have insurance, ask about medication assistance programs to receive PrEP or PEP at low- to no-cost for you.

How effective is PEP after 12 hours?

If you believe you have been exposed to HIV, you should seek PEP treatment as quickly as possible. PEP must be taken within 72 hours of exposure or it will have little to no effect in preventing an HIV transmission. In fact, PEP is the most effective when it is taken within 24 hours.

Can I stop PEP after 5 days?

PEP usually isn't given more than 72 hours (3 days) after exposure as studies show it is unlikely to be effective. However, if you are unable to access PEP within the 72 hours, even if it has been up to 5-7 days since the exposure occurred, it is still worth seeking medical advice to see what your options are.

Can you get PEP from a pharmacy?

You can buy the emergency contraceptive pill from chemists, and it is usually also available from GPs, sexual health clinics and A&E departments.

What does pep in Your Step mean?

• Pep can be used as a noun or a verb. You can have pep in your step if you’re walking in a lively fashion and in that sense it’s another word for energy. You can pep someone’s spirits to transfer that vigor to them. It’s a short bouncy word which sounds full of speed and invention.

What is PEP in elementary school?

• Hudson PEP (Planned Enrichment Program) is a district-wide elementary school in Longview Independent School District for students who perform in the average to above average range in grades 1-5.

What is the definition of PEP in your country?

• Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) are individuals who are or have been entrusted with prominent public functions in a foreign or domestic country; for example, Heads of State or of government, senior politicians, senior government, judicial or military officials, senior executives of state-owned corporations, or important political party officials.