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Medicines EdoxabanQuestion & answer

Edoxaban · Medicine question

Is edoxaban contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, edoxaban is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Sources for this answer

Lixiana Film-Coated TabletsDaiichi Sankyo UK Limited · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 10Document updated 26 September 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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