HIV infection

HIV Pre-exposure prophylaxis/ PrEP/ Pre-exposure prophylaxis/ PrEP HIV prevention

Don't give the human immunodeficiency virus a chance!

Despite the high level of awareness, modern means of diagnostics, therapy and prevention, the topic of HIV infection is still topical. According to WHO data, there are about 37 million people infected with HIV worldwide. Moreover, only 70% of infected people know about their status. The infection continues to spread everywhere. A huge number of infected people are registered every year in different regions of the world.

The so-called pre-exposure prophylaxis with certain antiretroviral drugs is a new step in the prevention of HIV infection.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis: what is it?

Regular (daily) use of a combination of the antiretroviral drugs tenofovir and emtricitabine, known as Truvada®, can reduce the risk of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus by 90% in people at high risk of infection.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis: who is at high risk?

The high-risk group for HIV infection includes people who have intimate relationships with HIV-positive partners, regardless of condom use;
sexually active people (women and men) who have sex without regular condom use, with non-regular partners of unknown HIV status;
people who inject drugs (in the last six months);
women planning a pregnancy with an HIV-positive partner (in which case Truvada® can protect the mother and baby).

Pre-exposure prophylaxis: how to take the drug

Before you start taking Truvada® for pre-exposure prophylaxis, you should consult a specialized specialist: an infectious disease doctor dealing with HIV/AIDS. Truvada® is indicated only for people who are HIV-negative! It is necessary to take all necessary HIV tests before you start taking it. It is recommended to be tested every three months thereafter.
Truvada® should be taken daily to maintain a certain concentration of active substances in the blood and cells of the body.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis: when does protection begin?

When Truvada® is taken daily, the maximum degree of protection is determined from about the 20th day of taking the drug (for vaginal and anal sex, injecting drug use).

Please note! Taking Truvada® does not mean not using condoms. The combination of protective measures increases the level of safety!

Pre-exposure prophylaxis: When can I stop taking it?

When you stop taking Truvada® , the concentration of the active ingredients in your blood and cells decreases and therefore your protection against HIV infection ends. It is recommended that you stop taking Truvada® as you change your lifestyle and leave the high-risk group.

Please contact MedicalExpert managers for consultation and organization of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).