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Drug Class
Anticoagulant (Factor Xa Inhibitor)
Common Uses
- Blood thinning
- Blood clots
Common Brand Names
Lixiana
Overview
Edoxaban is a type of medicine known as an anticoagulant.
It makes your blood flow through your veins more easily. This means your blood will be less likely to make a dangerous blood clot.
It's used to treat people who have had a health problem caused by a blood clot such as:
- a stroke
- a heart attack
- a blood clot in the leg (deep vein thrombosis, or DVT)
- a blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism)
It's also used to prevent blood clots if you're at high risk of having them in the future. People who are at high risk include those who have an irregular heartbeat, known as atrial fibrillation.
Edoxaban is only available on prescription. It comes as tablets.
Important Facts
- You'll usually take edoxaban once a day.
- You can take edoxaban with or without food.
- The most common side effect is bleeding more easily than normal, such as having nosebleeds, heavier periods, bleeding gums and bruising.
- You can drink alcohol while taking edoxaban. But heavy drinking, especially binge drinking, can make you more likely to bleed.
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