Mechanism of action of apixaban is:-: (A) Inhibition of factor Xa, (B) Inhibition of thrombin, (C) Stimulation of antithrombin, (D) Vitamin K antagonism
Answer is A. Apixaban is factor XA blocker. Other XA blockers are:(-xaban) * Rivaroxaban * Edoxaban * Batrixaban Indirect thrombin inhibitor like heparin act by stimulating anti-thrombin 3. Vitamin K antagonists are warfarin, acenocoumarin, bis-hydroxycoumarin.