Which of the following is the mechanism of action of Penta saccharide?: (A) Factor XA inhibition, Thrombin inhibition, (B) Factor XA inhibition, (C) Antithrombin inhibitor, (D) Thrombin inhibition
Answer is B. Ans. B. Factor XA inhibitionPenta saccharideMechanism of action: Factor Xa inhibitionExample: Fondaparinux, IdraparinuxNewer factor Xa inhibitor:a. Rivaroxabanb. Apixaban Both are given orally.