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2D Structure
Also known as: 480449-70-5, 912273-65-5, Du-176, Du-176b, Ndu3j18apo, N1-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-n2-((1s,2r,4s)-4-(dimethylcarbamoyl)-2-(5-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-2-carboxamido)cyclohexyl)oxalamide
Molecular Formula
C24H30ClN7O4S
Molecular Weight
548.1  g/mol
InChI Key
HGVDHZBSSITLCT-JLJPHGGASA-N
FDA UNII
NDU3J18APO

Edoxaban is an orally active inhibitor of coagulation factor Xa (activated factor X) with anticoagulant activity. Edoxaban is administered as edoxaban tosylate. This agent has an elimination half-life of 9-11 hours and undergoes renal excretion.
Edoxaban is a Factor Xa Inhibitor. The mechanism of action of edoxaban is as a Factor Xa Inhibitor.
1 2D Structure

2D Structure

2 Identification
2.1 Computed Descriptors
2.1.1 IUPAC Name
N'-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-N-[(1S,2R,4S)-4-(dimethylcarbamoyl)-2-[(5-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-2-carbonyl)amino]cyclohexyl]oxamide
2.1.2 InChI
InChI=1S/C24H30ClN7O4S/c1-31(2)24(36)13-4-6-15(27-20(33)21(34)30-19-7-5-14(25)11-26-19)17(10-13)28-22(35)23-29-16-8-9-32(3)12-18(16)37-23/h5,7,11,13,15,17H,4,6,8-10,12H2,1-3H3,(H,27,33)(H,28,35)(H,26,30,34)/t13-,15-,17+/m0/s1
2.1.3 InChI Key
HGVDHZBSSITLCT-JLJPHGGASA-N
2.1.4 Canonical SMILES
CN1CCC2=C(C1)SC(=N2)C(=O)NC3CC(CCC3NC(=O)C(=O)NC4=NC=C(C=C4)Cl)C(=O)N(C)C
2.1.5 Isomeric SMILES
CN1CCC2=C(C1)SC(=N2)C(=O)N[C@@H]3C[C@H](CC[C@@H]3NC(=O)C(=O)NC4=NC=C(C=C4)Cl)C(=O)N(C)C
2.2 Other Identifiers
2.2.1 UNII
NDU3J18APO
2.3 Synonyms
2.3.1 MeSH Synonyms

1. Du-176

2. Du-176b

3. Edoxaban Tosylate

4. N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-n'-((1s,2r,4s)-4-(n,n-dimethylcarbamoyl)-2-(5-methyl-4,5,6,7- Tetrahydro(1,3)thiazolo(5,4-c)pyridine-2-carboxamido)cyclohexyl)oxamide

5. N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-n'-((1s,2r,4s)-4-(n,n-dimethylcarbamoyl)-2-(5-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo(5,4-c)pyridine-2-carboxamido)cyclohexyl)ethanediamide P-toluenesulfonate Monohydrate

6. Savaysa

2.3.2 Depositor-Supplied Synonyms

1. 480449-70-5

2. 912273-65-5

3. Du-176

4. Du-176b

5. Ndu3j18apo

6. N1-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-n2-((1s,2r,4s)-4-(dimethylcarbamoyl)-2-(5-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-2-carboxamido)cyclohexyl)oxalamide

7. Chembl1269025

8. Chebi:85973

9. 480449-70-5 (free Base)

10. N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-n'-((1s,2r,4s)-4-(n,n-dimethylcarbamoyl)-2-(5-methyl-4,5,6,7- Tetrahydro(1,3)thiazolo(5,4-c)pyridine-2-carboxamido)cyclohexyl)oxamide

11. Edoxaban [usan]

12. Ethanediamide, N1-(5-chloro-2-pyridinyl)-n2-((1s,2r,4s)-4- ((dimethylamino)carbonyl)- 2-(((4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-5-methylthiazolo(5,4-c)pyridin-2-yl)carbonyl)amino)cyclohexyl)-

13. Edoxaban [usan:inn]

14. Unii-ndu3j18apo

15. Edoxaban (usan/inn)

16. Edoxaban [inn]

17. Edoxaban [mi]

18. Edoxaban [mart.]

19. Edoxaban [who-dd]

20. Schembl330046

21. Amy508

22. Gtpl7575

23. Hsdb 8406

24. Dtxsid50197398

25. Ex-a5582

26. Bdbm50328731

27. Mfcd13195544

28. S4429

29. Zinc43200832

30. Akos005146069

31. Cs-1331

32. Db09075

33. Ncgc00378907-01

34. Ncgc00378907-02

35. Ncgc00378907-03

36. Ac-35419

37. As-35107

38. Hy-10264

39. N-(5-chloro-2-pyridinyl)-n'-[(1s,2r,4s)-4-[(dimethylamino)carbonyl]-2-[[(4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-5-methylthiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl)carbonyl]amino]cyclohexyl]ethanediamide

40. D09710

41. 449e705

42. A860576

43. Q21011234

44. N'-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-n-[(1s,2r,4s)-4-(dimethylcarbamoyl)-2-[(5-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4h-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-2-carbonyl)amino]cyclohexyl]oxamide

45. N'-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-n-[(1s,2r,4s)-4-(dimethylcarbamoyl)-2-[(5-methyl6,7-dihydro-4h-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-2-carbonyl)amino]cyclohexyl]oxamide

46. N(1)-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-n(2)-{(1s,2r,4s)-4-(dimethylcarbamoyl)-2-[(5-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-2-carbonyl)amino]cyclohexyl}ethanediamide

47. N-(5-chloro-2-pyridinyl)-n'-[4-(dimethylcarbamoyl)-2-{[(5-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl)carbonyl]amino}cyclohexyl]ethanediamide;

48. N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-n'-[(1s,2r,4s)-4-(dimethylcarbamoyl)-2-[(5-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4h-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-2-carbonyl)amino]cyclohexyl]oxamide

49. N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-n'-[(1s,2r,4s)-4-(dimethylcarbamoyl)-2-{[(5-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl)carbonyl]amino}cyclohexyl]ethanediamide

50. N1-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-n2-((1s,2r,4s)-4-[(dimethylamino)carbonyl]-2-{[(5-methyl-4,5, 6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl)carbonyl]amino}cyclohexyl) Ethanediamide

51. N1-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-n2-((1s,2r,4s)-4-[(dimethylamino)carbonyl]-2-{[(5-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl)carbonyl]amino}cyclohexyl)ethanediamide

52. N1-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-n2-[(1s,2r,4s)-4-(dimethylcarbamoyl)-2-{[(5-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl)carbonyl]amino}cyclohexyl]ethanediamide

2.3.3 Other Synonyms

1. Edoxaban (tosylate)

2. Edoxaban Tsoh Salt

2.4 Create Date
2006-10-25
3 Chemical and Physical Properties
Molecular Weight 548.1 g/mol
Molecular Formula C24H30ClN7O4S
XLogP31.4
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count3
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count8
Rotatable Bond Count5
Exact Mass547.1768513 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass547.1768513 g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area165 Ų
Heavy Atom Count37
Formal Charge0
Complexity880
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count3
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Covalently Bonded Unit Count1
4 Drug and Medication Information
4.1 Therapeutic Uses

Factor Xa Inhibitors

National Library of Medicine's Medical Subject Headings. Edoxaban. Online file (MeSH, 2018). Available from, as of March 7, 2018: https://meshb.nlm.nih.gov/search


/CLINICAL TRIALS/ ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry and results database of publicly and privately supported clinical studies of human participants conducted around the world. The Web site is maintained by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Each ClinicalTrials.gov record presents summary information about a study protocol and includes the following: Disease or condition; Intervention (for example, the medical product, behavior, or procedure being studied); Title, description, and design of the study; Requirements for participation (eligibility criteria); Locations where the study is being conducted; Contact information for the study locations; and Links to relevant information on other health Web sites, such as NLM's MedlinePlus for patient health information and PubMed for citations and abstracts for scholarly articles in the field of medicine. Edoxaban is included in the database.

NIH/NLM; ClinicalTrials.Gov. Available from, as of March 7, 2018: https://clinicaltrials.gov/


Savaysa is indicated to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism (SE) in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). /Included in US product label/

NIH; DailyMed. Current Medication Information for Savaysa (Edoxaban Tosylate) Tablet, Film-coated (Updated: November 6, 2017). Available from, as of March 22, 2018: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e77d3400-56ad-11e3-949a-0800200c9a66


Savaysa is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) following 5 to 10 days of initial therapy with a parenteral anticoagulant. /Included in US product label/

NIH; DailyMed. Current Medication Information for Savaysa (Edoxaban Tosylate) Tablet, Film-coated (Updated: November 6, 2017). Available from, as of March 22, 2018: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e77d3400-56ad-11e3-949a-0800200c9a66


For more Therapeutic Uses (Complete) data for Edoxaban (7 total), please visit the HSDB record page.


4.2 Drug Warning

/BOXED WARNING/ REDUCED EFFICACY IN NONVALVULAR ATRIAL FIBRILLATION PATIENTS WITH CRCL > 95 ML/MIN. Savaysa should not be used in patients with CrCL > 95 mL/min. In the ENGAGE AF-TIMI 48 study, nonvalvular atrial fibrillation patients with CrCL > 95 mL/min had an increased rate of ischemic stroke with Savaysa 60 mg once daily compared to patients treated with warfarin. In these patients another anticoagulant should be used.

NIH; DailyMed. Current Medication Information for Savaysa (Edoxaban Tosylate) Tablet, Film-coated (Updated: November 6, 2017). Available from, as of March 22, 2018: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e77d3400-56ad-11e3-949a-0800200c9a66


/BOXED WARNING/ PREMATURE DISCONTINUATION OF SAVAYSA INCREASES THE RISK OF ISCHEMIC EVENTS. Premature discontinuation of any oral anticoagulant in the absence of adequate alternative anticoagulation increases the risk of ischemic events. If Savaysa is discontinued for a reason other than pathological bleeding or completion of a course of therapy, consider coverage with another anticoagulant as described in the transition guidance.

NIH; DailyMed. Current Medication Information for Savaysa (Edoxaban Tosylate) Tablet, Film-coated (Updated: November 6, 2017). Available from, as of March 22, 2018: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e77d3400-56ad-11e3-949a-0800200c9a66


/BOXED WARNING/ SPINAL/EPIDURAL HEMATOMA. Epidural or spinal hematomas may occur in patients treated with Savaysa who are receiving neuraxial anesthesia or undergoing spinal puncture. These hematomas may result in long-term or permanent paralysis. Consider these risks when scheduling patients for spinal procedures. Factors that can increase the risk of developing epidural or spinal hematomas in these patients include: use of indwelling epidural catheters; concomitant use of other drugs that affect hemostasis, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), platelet inhibitors, other anticoagulants; a history of traumatic or repeated epidural or spinal punctures; a history of spinal deformity or spinal surgery; optimal timing between the administration of Savaysa and neuraxial procedures is not known. Monitor patients frequently for signs and symptoms of neurological impairment. If neurological compromise is noted, urgent treatment is necessar. Consider the benefits and risks before neuraxial intervention in patients anticoagulated or to be anticoagulated.

NIH; DailyMed. Current Medication Information for Savaysa (Edoxaban Tosylate) Tablet, Film-coated (Updated: November 6, 2017). Available from, as of March 22, 2018: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e77d3400-56ad-11e3-949a-0800200c9a66


Safety and efficacy of edoxaban have not been evaluated in patients with mechanical heart valves or moderate to severe mitral stenosis; use of the drug is not recommended in such patients.

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2017; Drug Information 2017. Bethesda, MD. 2017, p. 1639


For more Drug Warnings (Complete) data for Edoxaban (18 total), please visit the HSDB record page.


4.3 Drug Indication

Edoxaban is indicated for reducing the risk of stroke and systemic embolism (SE) in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). However, it should not be used in patients with creatinine clearance (CrCL) > 95 mL/min because of increased risk of ischemic stroke compared to warfarin at the highest dose studied (60 mg). It is also indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) following 5-10 days of initial therapy with a parenteral anticoagulant.


FDA Label


Prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) with one or more risk factors, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, age 75 years, diabetes mellitus, prior stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA).

Treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), and prevention of recurrent DVT and PE in adults.


Prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) with one or more risk factors, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, age 75 years, diabetes mellitus, prior stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA).

Treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), and prevention of recurrent DVT and PE in adults.


5 Pharmacology and Biochemistry
5.1 Pharmacology

Administration of edoxaban results in prolongation of clotting time tests such as aPTT (activated partial thromboplastin time), PT (prothrombin time), and INR (international normalized ratio).


5.2 MeSH Pharmacological Classification

Factor Xa Inhibitors

Endogenous factors and drugs that inhibit or block the activity of FACTOR XA. (See all compounds classified as Factor Xa Inhibitors.)


5.3 FDA Pharmacological Classification
5.3.1 Active Moiety
EDOXABAN
5.3.2 FDA UNII
NDU3J18APO
5.3.3 Pharmacological Classes
Mechanisms of Action [MoA] - Factor Xa Inhibitors
5.4 ATC Code

B01


B01AF03


B - Blood and blood forming organs

B01 - Antithrombotic agents

B01A - Antithrombotic agents

B01AF - Direct factor xa inhibitors

B01AF03 - Edoxaban


5.5 Absorption, Distribution and Excretion

Absorption

Following oral administration, peak plasma edoxaban concentrations are observed within 1-2 hours. Absolute bioavailability is 62%.


Route of Elimination

Edoxaban is eliminated primarily as unchanged drug in urine. Renal clearance (11 L/hour) accounts for approximately 50% of the total clearance of edoxaban (22 L/hour). Metabolism and biliary/intestinal excretion account for the remaining clearance.


Volume of Distribution

The steady state volume of distribution is 107 L.


Clearance

22 L/hr


/MILK/ There are no data on the presence of edoxaban in human milk ... . Edoxaban was present in rat milk. ...

NIH; DailyMed. Current Medication Information for Savaysa (Edoxaban Tosylate) Tablet, Film-coated (Updated: November 6, 2017). Available from, as of March 22, 2018: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e77d3400-56ad-11e3-949a-0800200c9a66


Disposition is biphasic. The steady-state volume of distribution (Vdss) is 107 (19.9) L (mean (SD)). In vitro plasma protein binding is approximately 55%. There is no clinically relevant accumulation of edoxaban (accumulation ratio 1.14) with once daily dosing.

NIH; DailyMed. Current Medication Information for Savaysa (Edoxaban Tosylate) Tablet, Film-coated (Updated: November 6, 2017). Available from, as of March 22, 2018: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e77d3400-56ad-11e3-949a-0800200c9a66


Administration of a crushed 60 mg tablet, either mixed into applesauce or suspended in water and given through a nasogastric tube, showed similar exposure compared to administration of an intact tablet.

NIH; DailyMed. Current Medication Information for Savaysa (Edoxaban Tosylate) Tablet, Film-coated (Updated: November 6, 2017). Available from, as of March 22, 2018: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e77d3400-56ad-11e3-949a-0800200c9a66


Edoxaban is eliminated primarily as unchanged drug in the urine. Renal clearance (11 L/hour) accounts for approximately 50% of the total clearance of edoxaban (22 L/hour). Metabolism and biliary/intestinal excretion account for the remaining clearance.

NIH; DailyMed. Current Medication Information for Savaysa (Edoxaban Tosylate) Tablet, Film-coated (Updated: November 6, 2017). Available from, as of March 22, 2018: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e77d3400-56ad-11e3-949a-0800200c9a66


Following oral administration, peak plasma edoxaban concentrations are observed within 1-2 hours. Absolute bioavailability is 62%. Food does not affect total systemic exposure to edoxaban. Savaysa was administered with or without food in the ENGAGE AF-TIMI 48 and Hokusai VTE trials.

NIH; DailyMed. Current Medication Information for Savaysa (Edoxaban Tosylate) Tablet, Film-coated (Updated: November 6, 2017). Available from, as of March 22, 2018: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e77d3400-56ad-11e3-949a-0800200c9a66


5.6 Metabolism/Metabolites

Edoxaban is not extensively metabolized by CYP3A4 resulting in minimal drug-drug interactions. However, it does interact with drugs that inhibit p-gp (p-glycoprotein), which is used to transport edoxaban across the intestinal wall. Unchanged edoxaban is the predominant form in plasma. There is minimal metabolism via hydrolysis (mediated by carboxylesterase 1), conjugation, and oxidation by CYP3A4. The predominant metabolite M-4, formed by hydrolysis, is human-specific and active and reaches less than 10% of the exposure of the parent compound in healthy subjects. Exposure to the other metabolites is less than 5% of exposure to edoxaban.


... All subjects received a single oral 60 mg edoxaban dose in period 1, and 7 days of 600 mg rifampin (2 x 300 mg capsules once daily) with a single oral edoxaban 60 mg dose administered concomitantly on day 7 in period 2. A 6-day washout period separated the treatments. Plasma concentrations of edoxaban and its metabolites M4 and M6 were measured, and limited assessments of pharmacodynamic markers of coagulation were performed. In total, 34 healthy subjects were enrolled; 32 completed the study. Coadministration of rifampin with edoxaban decreased edoxaban exposure but increased active metabolite exposure. Rifampin increased apparent oral clearance of edoxaban by 33% and decreased its half-life by 50%. Anticoagulant effects based on the prothrombin time (PT) and the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) with and without rifampin at early time points were maintained to a greater-than-expected degree than with edoxaban exposure alone, presumably because of an increased contribution from the active metabolites. Edoxaban was well tolerated in this healthy adult population. Rifampin reduced exposure to edoxaban while increasing exposure to its active metabolites M4 and M6. PT and aPTT at early time points did not change appreciably; however, the data should be interpreted with caution.

PMID:26068927 Full text: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4488474 Mendell J et al; Clin Drug Investig 35 (7): 447-53 (2015)


Edoxaban and its low-abundance, active metabolite M4 are substrates of P-glycoprotein (P-gp; MDR1) and organic anion transporter protein 1B1 (OATP1B1), respectively, and pharmacological inhibitors of P-gp and OATP1B1 can affect edoxaban and M4 pharmacokinetics (PK). In this integrated pharmacogenomic analysis, genotype and concentration-time data from 458 healthy volunteers in 14 completed phase 1 studies were pooled to examine the impact on edoxaban PK parameters of allelic variants of ABCB1 (rs1045642: C3435T) and SLCO1B1 (rs4149056: T521C), which encode for P-gp and OATP1B1. Although some pharmacologic inhibitors of P-gp and OATP1B1 increase edoxaban exposure, neither the ABCB1 C3435T nor the SLCO1B1 T521C polymorphism affected edoxaban PK. A slight elevation in M4 exposure was observed among SLCO1B1 C-allele carriers; however, this elevation is unlikely to be clinically significant as plasma M4 concentrations comprise <10% of total edoxaban levels.

PMID:27897269 Full text: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5817390 Vandell AG et al; Pharmacogenomics J 18 (1): 153-159 (2018)


The predominant metabolite M-4, formed by hydrolysis, is human-specific and active and reaches less than 10% of the exposure of the parent compound in healthy subjects. Exposure to the other metabolites is less than 5% of exposure to edoxaban.

NIH; DailyMed. Current Medication Information for Savaysa (Edoxaban Tosylate) Tablet, Film-coated (Updated: November 6, 2017). Available from, as of March 22, 2018: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e77d3400-56ad-11e3-949a-0800200c9a66


Unchanged edoxaban is the predominant form in plasma. There is minimal metabolism via hydrolysis (mediated by carboxylesterase 1), conjugation, and oxidation by CYP3A4.

NIH; DailyMed. Current Medication Information for Savaysa (Edoxaban Tosylate) Tablet, Film-coated (Updated: November 6, 2017). Available from, as of March 22, 2018: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e77d3400-56ad-11e3-949a-0800200c9a66


5.7 Biological Half-Life

The terminal elimination half-life of edoxaban following oral administration is 10 to 14 hours.


The terminal elimination half-life of edoxaban following oral administration is 10 to 14 hours.

NIH; DailyMed. Current Medication Information for Savaysa (Edoxaban Tosylate) Tablet, Film-coated (Updated: November 6, 2017). Available from, as of March 22, 2018: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e77d3400-56ad-11e3-949a-0800200c9a66


5.8 Mechanism of Action

Edoxaban is a selective inhibitor of factor Xa, a serine endopeptidase of the clotting cascade required for cleavage of prothrombin into thrombin.


Edoxaban tosylate monohydrate, an oral, direct activated factor X (Xa) inhibitor, is an anticoagulant. Factor Xa plays a central role in the blood coagulation cascade by serving as the convergence point for the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways; inhibition of coagulation factor Xa by edoxaban prevents conversion of prothrombin to thrombin and subsequent thrombus formation. The drug binds directly and selectively to factor Xa without the need for a cofactor (e.g., antithrombin III), and inhibits both free and prothrombinase-bound factor Xa as well as thrombin-induced platelet aggregation.

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2017; Drug Information 2017. Bethesda, MD. 2017, p. 1640