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I think this question is asking whether taking HIV drugs a possible exposure can stop that infection taking place.

Using HIV drugs in this way is called Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and in theory it is hoped that it might work.

However, PEP involves taking a combination of three anti HIV drugs for about a month. Zidolam only contains two drugs - AZT (zidovudine) and 3TC (lamivudine). You would need to add a third drug for this to be likely to work. You also need to continue all three drugs for the month.

PEP need to be taken as soon as possible after exposure, preferably within two hours. PEP may still work up to 48 hours afterwards, but the earlier the better.

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