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ISENTRESS 600 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS

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Anastasiia Shalko

Family medicine 13 years exp.

Dr. Anastasiia Shalko is a general practitioner with a background in both paediatrics and general medicine. She graduated from Bogomolets National Medical University in Kyiv and completed her paediatric internship at the P.L. Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education. After working as a paediatrician in Kyiv, she relocated to Spain, where she has been practising general medicine since 2015, providing care for both adults and children.Her work focuses on urgent, short-term medical concerns – situations where patients need quick guidance, symptom assessment and clear next steps. She helps people understand whether their symptoms require in-person evaluation, home management or a change in treatment. Common reasons for booking an online consultation include:

  • acute respiratory symptoms (cough, sore throat, runny nose, fever)
  • viral illnesses such as colds and seasonal infections
  • gastrointestinal complaints (nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, gastroenteritis)
  • sudden changes in how a child or adult feels
  • questions about existing treatment and whether adjustments are needed
  • renewal of prescriptions when clinically appropriate

Dr. Shalko works specifically with urgent and short-term problems, providing practical recommendations and helping patients determine the safest next step. She explains symptoms clearly, guides patients through decision-making and offers straightforward medical advice for everyday acute issues.She does not provide long-term management of chronic conditions, ongoing follow-up or comprehensive care plans for complex long-term illnesses. Her consultations are designed for acute symptoms, sudden concerns and situations where timely medical input is important.With clinical experience in both paediatrics and general medicine, Dr. Shalko confidently supports adults and children. Her communication style is clear, simple and reassuring, helping patients feel informed and supported throughout the consultation.

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About the medicine

How to use ISENTRESS 600 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS

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Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

Isentress 600mg film-coated tablets

raltegravir

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.

If you are the parent of a child taking Isentress, please read this information carefully with your child.

  • Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
  • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
  • This medicine has been prescribed for you or your child, do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
  • If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the pack

  1. What Isentress is and what it is used for
  2. What you need to know before you take Isentress
  3. How to take Isentress
  4. Possible side effects
  5. Storing Isentress
  6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What Isentress is and what it is used for

What Isentress is

Isentress contains the active substance raltegravir. Isentress is an antiviral medicine that acts against the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

How Isentress works

The virus produces an enzyme called HIV integrase, which helps the virus to enter the cells of the body and multiply. Isentress prevents this enzyme from working. When used with other medicines, Isentress can reduce the amount of HIV in the blood (this is called your “viral load”) and increase the number of CD4 cells (a type of white blood cell that plays an important role in keeping the immune system healthy to help fight infection). By reducing the amount of HIV in the blood, it can improve the functioning of your immune system. This means your body can fight better against the infection.

When Isentress should be used

Isentress 600 mg film-coated tablets are used to treat adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 40 kg who are infected with HIV. Your doctor has prescribed Isentress to help control the HIV infection you have.

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2. What you need to know before you take Isentress

Do not take Isentress:

  • if you are allergic to raltegravir or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before you start taking Isentress.

Remember that Isentress does not cure HIV infection. This means you can still get illnesses or infections related to HIV. You must keep seeing your doctor regularly while taking this medicine.

Mental health problems

Tell your doctor if you have a history of depression or mental health problems. Depression, including thoughts and behaviors of suicide, has been seen in some patients while taking this medicine, especially in patients with a previous history of depression or mental health problems.

Bone problems

Some patients taking combination antiretroviral therapy may develop a bone disease called osteonecrosis (death of bone tissue caused by loss of blood supply to the bone). The duration of combination antiretroviral therapy, the use of corticosteroids, alcohol consumption, severe immune system suppression, increased body mass index, among others, may be some of the many risk factors for developing this disease. Signs of osteonecrosis are joint stiffness, discomfort, and pain (especially in the hip, knee, and shoulder) and difficulty moving. If you experience any of these symptoms, see your doctor.

Liver problems

Tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you have had liver problems in the past, including hepatitis B or C. Your doctor may assess the severity of your liver disease before deciding if you can take this medicine.

Infections

If you notice any symptoms of infection, such as fever and/or feeling unwell, tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse immediately. Some patients with advanced HIV infection who have previously had opportunistic infections may show signs and symptoms of inflammation due to previous infections soon after starting HIV treatment. It is believed that these symptoms are due to the improvement of the body's immune response, which allows the body to fight infections that it may have had but were not showing obvious symptoms.

In addition to opportunistic infections, autoimmune disorders (a condition that occurs when the immune system attacks healthy body tissue) may also appear after you have started taking medicines for the treatment of your HIV infection. Autoimmune disorders may appear many months after starting treatment. If you notice any symptoms of infection or other symptoms such as muscle weakness, weakness starting in the hands and feet and moving up towards the trunk of the body, palpitations, tremors, or hyperactivity, tell your doctor immediately to receive the necessary treatment.

Muscle problems

Contact your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse immediately if you notice unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or muscle weakness while taking this medicine.

Skin problems

Contact your doctor immediately if you develop a rash. Serious and potentially life-threatening skin reactions and allergic reactions have been reported in some patients taking this medicine.

Other medicines and Isentress

Tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.

Isentress may interact with other medicines. Tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take:

  • antacids (a medicine that counteracts or neutralizes stomach acid and relieves indigestion and heartburn)
  • iron salts (to treat and prevent iron deficiency or anemia). You should wait at least 2 hours between taking iron salts and taking Isentress, as these medicines may reduce the effectiveness of Isentress.
  • atazanavir (an antiretroviral medicine)
  • rifampicin (a medicine used to treat some infections such as tuberculosis)
  • tipranavir/ritonavir (antiretroviral medicines)

Carry a list of all your medicines to show your doctor and pharmacist.

  • You can ask your doctor or pharmacist to give you a list of medicines that interact with Isentress.
  • Do not start taking a new medicine without telling your doctor. Your doctor may tell you if it is safe to take Isentress with other medicines.

Taking Isentress with food and drinks

See section 3.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

  • Isentress 1,200 mg (two 600 mg tablets once daily) is not recommended during pregnancy, as it has not been studied in pregnant women.
  • It is recommended that HIV-infected women do not breast-feed their babies to avoid transmitting the virus to them through breast milk.
  • If you are breast-feeding or thinking of breast-feeding, consult your doctor as soon as possible.

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Driving and using machines

Do not drive, operate machinery, or ride a bicycle if you feel dizzy after taking this medicine.

Isentress contains lactose

This medicine contains lactose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact them before taking this medicine.

Isentress contains sodium

This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per tablet; this is essentially “sodium-free”.

3. How to take Isentress

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse has told you. If you are not sure, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. Isentress should be used in combination with other medicines for HIV infection.

How much to take

Adults, children, and adolescents weighing at least 40 kg

The recommended dose is 1,200 mg taken as two 600 mg tablets by mouth once daily.

Do not chew, crush, or split the tablets as this may alter the amount of medicine in your body. You can take this medicine with or without food or drinks.

Isentress is also available as a 400 mg tablet, chewable tablet, and oral suspension.

Do not switch between the 600 mg tablet, 400 mg tablet, chewable tablet, or oral suspension without first consulting your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.

If you take more Isentress than you should

Do not take more tablets than your doctor has recommended. If you take more tablets than recommended, talk to your doctor.

If you forget to take Isentress

  • If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
  • However, if it is time for your next dose, do not take the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
  • Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

If you stop taking Isentress

It is important that you take Isentress exactly as your doctor has told you. Do not change the dose or stop taking this medicine without first consulting your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. Do not stop taking it because:

  • It is very important that you take all your HIV medicines exactly as they were prescribed and at the right times of the day. This makes the medicines work better and also reduces the chance of the medicines becoming unable to combat HIV (this is also called “drug resistance”).
  • When you have only a few Isentress tablets left, go to your doctor or pharmacy to get more. The reason is that it is very important not to run out of medicine, even for a few days. If you stop taking the medicine for a few days, the amount of virus in your blood may increase, and as a result, HIV may develop resistance to Isentress, and the disease may become harder to treat.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.

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4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Serious side effects– these are uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

See a doctor immediately if you notice any of the following side effects:

  • herpes infections, including shingles
  • anemia, including iron deficiency anemia
  • signs and symptoms of infection or inflammation
  • mental disorders
  • suicidal thoughts or behaviors
  • stomach inflammation
  • liver inflammation
  • liver failure
  • allergic skin reactions
  • certain types of kidney problems
  • overdose

See a doctor immediately if you notice any of the above side effects.

Common: the following side effects may affect up to 1 in 10 people

  • decreased appetite
  • sleep problems; unusual dreams; nightmares; abnormal behavior; feelings of deep sadness and low self-esteem
  • dizziness; headache
  • vertigo
  • flatulence or gas; abdominal pain; diarrhea; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines; nausea; vomiting; indigestion; belching
  • certain types of skin rashes (more frequently when used in combination with darunavir)
  • fatigue, unusual tiredness or weakness; fever
  • elevated liver enzymes; abnormal white blood cell counts; increased fat levels in the blood; increased levels of pancreatic or salivary gland enzymes

Uncommon: the following side effects may affect up to 1 in 100 people

  • infection of the hair roots; flu; viral skin infection; vomiting or diarrhea due to an infectious agent; upper respiratory tract infection; accumulation of pus in lymph nodes
  • warts
  • lymph node pain; low count of white blood cells that fight infection; swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, and groin
  • allergic reactions
  • increased appetite; diabetes; elevated cholesterol and lipid levels in the blood; increased blood sugar levels; excessive thirst; severe weight loss; high levels of fat in the blood (such as cholesterol and triglycerides); body fat disorders
  • anxiety; confusion; depressed mood; mood changes; panic attacks
  • memory loss; nerve compression pain in the hand; attention problems; dizziness when changing position quickly; unusual taste; increased drowsiness; lack of energy; forgetfulness; migraines; loss of sensation, numbness, or weakness in the arms and/or legs; tingling; drowsiness; tension headache; tremors
  • vision problems
  • ringing, high-pitched sounds, whistling, or other persistent noises in the ears
  • palpitations; slow heartbeat; rapid or irregular heartbeat
  • hot flashes; increased blood pressure
  • hoarse, rough, or strained voice; nosebleeds; nasal congestion
  • upper abdominal pain; rectal discomfort; constipation; dry mouth; heartburn; difficulty swallowing; pancreatitis; stomach or upper intestine ulcers; anal bleeding; stomach upset; gum inflammation; swelling, redness, and ulcers of the tongue
  • fat accumulation in the liver
  • acne; hair loss or thinning; skin redness; unusual fat distribution in the body, which may include loss of fat in the legs, arms, and face, and increased fat in the abdomen; excessive sweating; night sweats; thickening and itching of the skin due to repeated scratching; skin lesions; dry skin
  • joint pain; painful joints; back pain; bone or muscle pain; muscle weakness or pain; neck pain; pain in the arms or legs; tendon inflammation; decreased bone mineral density
  • kidney stones; nocturia; kidney cyst
  • erectile dysfunction; breast enlargement in men; menopausal symptoms
  • chest discomfort; chills; facial swelling; feeling of nervousness; feeling of general discomfort; lump in the neck; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; pain
  • low white blood cell count; low platelet count in the blood; decreased kidney function in blood tests; high blood sugar levels; elevated muscle enzymes in the blood; sugar in the urine; red blood cells in the urine; weight gain; increased waist circumference; decreased blood protein levels; increased blood clotting time

Other side effects in children and adolescents

  • hyperactivity

Reporting of side effects

If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if it is possible that they are not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly through the national reporting system listed in Appendix V. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storing Isentress

  • Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
  • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
  • Keep the bottle tightly closed, with the desiccant (drying agent) to protect it from moisture. Do not swallow the desiccant.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. This will help protect the environment.

6. Package Contents and Additional Information

Isentress Composition

The active ingredient is raltegravir. Each film-coated tablet contains 600 mg of raltegravir (potassium).

The other ingredients are: microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose 2910, sodium croscarmellose, and magnesium stearate. Additionally, the coating contains the following inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, hypromellose 2910, titanium dioxide, triacetin, yellow iron oxide, and black iron oxide. The tablet may also contain traces of carnauba wax.

Product Appearance and Package Contents

The 600 mg film-coated tablet is oval in shape, yellow in color, with the MSD corporate logo and the inscription "242" embossed on one side and the other side is smooth.

Two package sizes are available: packages of 1 bottle of 60 tablets and multiple packages containing 3 bottles of 60 tablets each. The bottle contains a desiccant.

Only some package sizes may be marketed.

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Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.

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Netherlands

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Discuss questions about ISENTRESS 600 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS, including use, safety considerations and prescription review, subject to medical assessment and local regulations.

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Lina Travkina

Family medicine 13 years exp.

Dr. Lina Travkina is a licensed family and preventive medicine doctor based in Italy. She provides online consultations for adults and children, supporting patients across all stages of care – from acute symptom management to long-term health monitoring and prevention.

Areas of medical care include:

  • Respiratory conditions: colds, flu, acute and chronic bronchitis, mild to moderate pneumonia, bronchial asthma.
  • ENT and eye conditions: sinusitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, otitis, infectious and allergic conjunctivitis.
  • Digestive issues: gastritis, acid reflux (GERD), IBS, dyspepsia, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, functional bowel symptoms, intestinal infections.
  • Urological and infectious diseases: acute and recurrent cystitis, bladder and kidney infections, prevention of recurrent UTIs, asymptomatic bacteriuria.
  • Chronic conditions: hypertension, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders, excess weight.
  • Neurological and general symptoms: headache, migraine, dizziness, fatigue, sleep disturbances, reduced concentration, anxiety, asthenia.
  • Chronic pain support: back, neck, joint, and muscle pain, tension syndromes, pain associated with osteochondrosis and chronic conditions.

Additional care areas:

  • Preventive consultations and check-up planning.
  • Medical advice and follow-up consultations.
  • Test interpretation and diagnostic guidance.
  • Structured support for undiagnosed complaints.
  • Second opinion on diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Nutritional and lifestyle support for vitamin deficiencies, anaemia, metabolic issues.
  • Post-operative recovery support and pain management.
  • Preconception counselling and postpartum support.
  • Immunity support and strategies to reduce frequency of infections.

Dr. Travkina combines evidence-based medicine with an attentive, personalised approach. Her consultations focus not only on treatment, but also on prevention, recovery, and long-term wellbeing.

If during the consultation it becomes clear that your case requires in-person assessment or specialised care outside of her scope, the session will be terminated and the payment fully refunded.

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Anastasiia Shalko

Family medicine 13 years exp.

Dr. Anastasiia Shalko is a general practitioner with a background in both paediatrics and general medicine. She graduated from Bogomolets National Medical University in Kyiv and completed her paediatric internship at the P.L. Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education. After working as a paediatrician in Kyiv, she relocated to Spain, where she has been practising general medicine since 2015, providing care for both adults and children.Her work focuses on urgent, short-term medical concerns – situations where patients need quick guidance, symptom assessment and clear next steps. She helps people understand whether their symptoms require in-person evaluation, home management or a change in treatment. Common reasons for booking an online consultation include:

  • acute respiratory symptoms (cough, sore throat, runny nose, fever)
  • viral illnesses such as colds and seasonal infections
  • gastrointestinal complaints (nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, gastroenteritis)
  • sudden changes in how a child or adult feels
  • questions about existing treatment and whether adjustments are needed
  • renewal of prescriptions when clinically appropriate

Dr. Shalko works specifically with urgent and short-term problems, providing practical recommendations and helping patients determine the safest next step. She explains symptoms clearly, guides patients through decision-making and offers straightforward medical advice for everyday acute issues.She does not provide long-term management of chronic conditions, ongoing follow-up or comprehensive care plans for complex long-term illnesses. Her consultations are designed for acute symptoms, sudden concerns and situations where timely medical input is important.With clinical experience in both paediatrics and general medicine, Dr. Shalko confidently supports adults and children. Her communication style is clear, simple and reassuring, helping patients feel informed and supported throughout the consultation.

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Lizaveta Trafimchuk Takhvaniuk

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Dr. Lizaveta Trafimchuk Takhvaniuk graduated in Medicine and subsequently specialized in Dermatology and Venereology. She has more than 10 years of clinical experience and is licensed to practice in Spain, where she focuses on the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of dermatological conditions.

Throughout her education and professional career, Dr. Trafimchuk has gained extensive experience in managing diseases of the skin, hair, and nails, as well as in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Her clinical approach is based on evidence-based medicine, combined with personalized care tailored to each patient’s needs.

In her daily practice, she treats a wide range of dermatological conditions, including chronic inflammatory dermatoses such as acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema. She also has experience in treating pigmentation disorders, including melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and dyschromia.

She has developed a particular interest in trichology, treating various types of alopecia, chronic hair loss, and scalp disorders. In addition, she has experience in managing infectious dermatoses of fungal, viral, and bacterial origin, as well as in evaluating benign and suspicious skin lesions, with referral to specialized care when necessary.

With a strong interest in a comprehensive approach to skin health, she also treats scars, post-procedural skin changes, and conditions related to hormonal factors and aging, including those associated with pregnancy, menopause, and age-related skin changes.

Thanks to her experience and continuous professional development, Dr. Trafimchuk provides high-quality medical care that is professional, confidential, and aligned with modern dermatology standards.

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Andrei Popov

General medicine 7 years exp.

Dr. Andrei Popov is a family physician with specialized training in the management of chronic pain. He provides video consultations for adults in Spain and across Europe: whether you have been living with pain for months that no one has been able to properly explain, or you need to resolve a health issue without waiting weeks for an appointment.

His approach is clear: to listen, organize your case, and provide you with a practical roadmap based on evidence-based medicine and adapted to your medical history and personal needs.

Pain: how he can help

  • Chronic pain (more than 3 months
  • Migraine and recurrent or high-intensity headaches
  •  Neck, lower back, back and joint pain
  •  Post-traumatic pain after injuries or surgeries
  •  Pain of neurological origin: neuralgia, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia

General medicine

  • Frequent respiratory infections (cold, flu, persistent cough)
  • Hypertension, diabetes and metabolic disorders
  • Review of laboratory tests and MRI/CT reports (explained in clear language)
  • Preventive medicine and health monitoring
  • Second opinions and treatment adjustments (when clinically appropriate)

What the consultation is like
 Each session lasts up to 30 minutes. We review symptoms, medical history, medications and any tests you provide, and you finish the consultation with a clear treatment plan, defined next steps, and criteria to understand when follow-up may be needed. If warning signs are detected, he will clearly advise whether you need in-person care or urgent medical attention.

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Hocine Lokchiri

General medicine 21 years exp.

Dr. Hocine Lokchiri is a French consultant with over 20 years of experience in General and Emergency Medicine. He works with adults and children, helping patients with urgent symptoms, infections, sudden health changes and everyday medical concerns that require timely evaluation. His background includes clinical practice in France, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates, which allows him to navigate different healthcare systems and manage a wide range of conditions with confidence. Patients value his calm, structured approach, clear explanations and evidence-based decision-making.

Online consultations with Dr. Lokchiri are suitable for many situations when someone needs quick medical guidance, reassurance or a clear next step. Common reasons for booking include:

  • fever, chills, fatigue and viral symptoms
  • cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, breathing discomfort
  • bronchitis and mild asthma flare-ups
  • nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, digestive infections
  • rashes, allergic reactions, redness, insect bites
  • muscle or joint pain, mild injuries, sprains
  • headache, dizziness, migraine symptoms
  • stress-related symptoms, sleep disturbances
  • questions about test results and treatment plans
  • management of chronic conditions in stable phases
Many patients reach out when symptoms appear suddenly and cause concern, when a child becomes unwell unexpectedly, when a rash changes or spreads, or when it’s unclear whether an in-person examination is necessary. His emergency medicine background is particularly valuable online, helping patients understand risk levels, identify warning signs and choose safe next steps.

Some situations are not suitable for online care. If a patient has loss of consciousness, severe chest pain, uncontrolled bleeding, seizures, major trauma or symptoms suggesting a stroke or heart attack, he will advise seeking immediate local emergency services. This improves safety and ensures patients receive the right level of care.

Dr. Lokchiri’s professional training includes:

  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
  • Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (BLS/ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
  • eFAST and critical care transthoracic echocardiography
  • aviation medicine
He is an active member of several professional organisations, including the French Society of Emergency Medicine (SFMU), the French Association for Emergency Physicians (AMUF) and the Swiss Society of Emergency and Rescue Medicine (SGNOR). In consultations, he works with clarity and precision, helping patients understand their symptoms, possible risks and the safest treatment options.
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Anna Biriukova

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Dr Anna Biriukova is an internal medicine doctor with clinical experience in cardiology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology. She provides online consultations for adults, offering expert medical support for heart health, hormonal balance, digestive issues, and general internal medicine.

Cardiology – Diagnosis and treatment of:

  • High blood pressure, blood pressure fluctuations, and cardiovascular risk prevention.
  • Chest pain, shortness of breath, arrhythmias (tachycardia, bradycardia, palpitations).
  • Leg swelling, chronic fatigue, reduced exercise tolerance.
  • EKG interpretation, lipid profile evaluation, cardiovascular risk assessment (heart attack, stroke).
  • Post-COVID-19 cardiac monitoring and care.
Endocrinology – Diabetes, thyroid, metabolism:
  • Diagnosis and management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and prediabetes.
  • Individual treatment plans including oral medications and insulin therapy.
  • GLP-1 therapy– modern pharmacological treatment for weight management and diabetes control, including drug selection, monitoring, and safety follow-up.
  • Thyroid disorders – hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, autoimmune thyroid diseases (Hashimoto’s, Graves’ disease).
  • Metabolic syndrome – obesity, lipid disorders, insulin resistance.
Gastroenterology – Digestive health:
  • Abdominal pain, nausea, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD).
  • Stomach and intestinal conditions: gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), indigestion.
  • Management of chronic digestive disorders and interpretation of tests (endoscopy, ultrasound, labs).
General internal medicine and preventive care:
  • Respiratory infections – cough, colds, bronchitis.
  • Lab test analysis, therapy adjustments, medication management.
  • Adult vaccinations – planning, contraindications assessment.
  • Cancer prevention – screening strategies and risk assessment.
  • Holistic approach – symptom relief, complication prevention, and quality of life improvement.
Dr Biriukova combines internal medicine with specialist insight, offering clear explanations, personalised treatment plans, and comprehensive care tailored to each patient.
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Antonio Cayatte

General medicine 44 years exp.

Dr Antonio Cayatte is a physician in General and Acute Medicine with over 30 years of experience across clinical care, medical research, and education. He offers online consultations for adults with a wide range of symptoms, both acute and chronic. His clinical background includes: 

  • assessment of sudden or unclear symptoms
  • ongoing care for chronic conditions
  • follow-up after hospital discharge
  • interpretation of test results
  • medical support while abroad

Dr Cayatte earned his degree from the University of Lisbon and taught internal medicine at Boston University School of Medicine. He holds active medical registrations in both Portugal and the UK and is a Fellow of the American Heart Association. Consultations are available in English and Portuguese. Patients value his clarity, professionalism, and balanced approach to evidence-based care.

Dr. Antonio Cayatte provides comprehensive care for a broad spectrum of common health concerns, including:

  • Respiratory & ENT: acute bronchitis, concerns related to pneumonia, sinusitis, tonsillitis, ear infections, sore throat conditions, and allergic rhinitis
  • Eye Health: allergic and infectious conjunctivitis, as well as red or irritated eyes
  • Digestive & Urinary: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastritis, urinary tract infections, and cystitis
  • Chronic Conditions: hypertension, elevated cholesterol, and structured weight management planning

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