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Medicines EdoxabanQuestion & answer

Edoxaban · Medicine question

Does edoxaban require INR blood tests?

iatroX medicinesPublished 13 August 2026Updated 16 August 2026Reviewed 13 August 2026

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Answer

Routine INR monitoring is not needed because INR does not reliably measure edoxaban’s effect. Blood count, kidney and liver checks are still needed.

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