In range

[margaretjo]

Hi everyone I'm a bit puzzled about this as since I've been on clexane I haven't had my inr checked so I've no idea if I'm in range or not. Do I still need to be tested even though I'm on clexane twice daily. Any comments would be appreciated thanks

[HollyHeski Administrator]

Clexane doesn't relate to INR, you don't need to have your INR checked unless you are on Warfarin.

You do still need your bloods checked by your APS specialist -

I was on Cleaxane for over 8 years - I only had my routine bloods done when seeing my APS consultant. Gone were the days waiting at the INR clinic several times a week!!!

[MaryF Administrator]

Hi an INR test does not relate to being on Clexane, however at appointments with your main consultant they will probably look to see what is going on. MaryF

[margaretjo in reply to MaryF]

Thanks Maty

[Ozchick]

When I was on Clexane the haematologist only did a blood screen and clotting time every 6 months as a routine. It's a different test to INR and I think he only threw it in because I have really difficult veins and better to be stabbed a few times and check everything than to go back for a second time!

As a general guide Clexane is usually given twice a day at 10ml for every 10kg of body weight to be properly anticoagulated for APS. So 70kg person would get 70ml twice daily.