Apixaban is a new drug that acts by:
Ans. (B) Inhibiting coagulation factor Xa:(Ref: Harrison 18/e p1000, KDT 8/e p671)Rivaroxaban and Apixaban are newer oral anticoagulants that act by inhibiting factor Xa.Newer oral anticoagulants that are currently being asked in the exams are:Dabigatran (Direct thrombin inhibitor)RivaroxabanApixaban
Inhibiting TNF alpha
Inhibiting coagulation factor Xa
Inhibiting platelet aggregation
Activating plasminogen
Anticoagulants and Coagulants