Question

Can Ranega be used to prevent HIV infection?

5 May 2022. Related: All topics, PEP/PEPSE.

Hi, if someone is exposed to HIV, is it possible for that person to prevent virus using an ARV drug called Ranega?

Answer

Answer: Simon Collins

Hi there

Some countries use Ranega as PEP.

This is when someone take this oral medicine every day for a month after they were at risk.

For more info please see:

6 comments

  1. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Gumede, no there is no problem. Ranega can be taken life long without problems. Why were you taking it?

  2. Gumede •

    I was on Renega for 6months is there any problem?

  3. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Pinky, do you know your husbands viral load? As he is on treatment, if his viral load is below 200 there is no risk of transmission. You will not require a condom or PrEP to prevent transmission. This is explained by U=U: https://i-base.info/u-equals-u/

  4. Pinky •

    Hi my husband is HIV positive and he is taking Ranega, can he affect me.

  5. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Nicholas, what would be the reason for taking Ranega if HIV negative?

  6. Nicholas •

    Hi, can a HIV negative person take Ranega without any reason?