Direct factor Xa inhibitors
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Direct factor Xa inhibitors (xabans) are anticoagulants (blood thinning drugs), used to both treat and prevent blood clots in veins, and prevent stroke and embolism in people with atrial fibrillation (AF).[2][3]
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Direct factor Xa inhibitor | |
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Synonyms | Direct Xa inhibitor, novel oral anticoagulant |
Use | Treat and prevent venous thromboembolism |
Mechanism of action | Inhibit fibrin formation in the final common pathway of the coagulation cascade |
Chemical class | Direct factor Xa inhibitors[1] |
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