Apixaban is classified as
High-Yield Explanation
Apixaban is an oral, direct, selective factor Xa inhibitor with a rapid onset of action. Parenteral direct thrombin Inhibitors Oral direct thrombin inhibitor Oral factor Xa inhibitor Lepirudin Desirudin Argatroban Bivalirudin Dabigatran Rivaroxaban Apixaban Edoxaban (Undergoing regulatory review) Ref: Goodman and Gilman 13th edition Pgno: 262