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Mechanism of action of apixaban is:-

A
Inhibition of factor Xa
B
Inhibition of thrombin
C
Stimulation of antithrombin
D
Vitamin K antagonism
High-Yield Explanation
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.

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