PREP HIV, also known as pre-exposure prophylaxis to HIV, is a method of preventing HIV infection and is a combination of two antiretroviral drugs that prevent the virus from multiplying in the body, thus preventing the person from becoming infected. .
PrEP should be used every day to effectively prevent virus infection. This drug has been available free of charge in the SUS since 2017, and it is important that its use is indicated and guided by the family doctor or infectious.
- PrEP is used to prevent HIV infection and daily use of the medicine is recommended according to your doctor’s recommendations.
- PrEP is the combination of two antiretroviral drugs.
- Tenofovir and entricitabine.
- These drugs act directly on the virus.
- Preventing its replication and entry into cells.
- Being effective in preventing HIV infection.
This medicine only takes effect if taken every day so that there is a sufficient concentration of the medicine in the bloodstream and is therefore effective. It is important that even with PrEP, condoms are used during sex, as this medicine does not prevent pregnancy or transmission of other sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, for example. Learn all about STDs.
Although available for free through the Unified Health System, according to the Ministry of Health, PrEP is not suitable for everyone, but for people who are part of specific population groups, such as:
For example, for people who fit this profile established by the Ministry of Health, it is recommended that they consult a doctor about PrEP and use the drug as directed. Your doctor usually requests tests to see if the person already has a disease and can therefore indicate what the anti-HIV prophylactic drug should look like. See how the HIV test is done.