Apixaban vs Aspirin

## Apixaban vs Aspirin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Apixaban** and **Aspirin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Apixaban**: Direct Factor Xa inhibitor.

**Aspirin**: Irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 and -2.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Apixaban — 12 hours; Aspirin — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Apixaban — C25H25N5O4; Aspirin — C9H8O4.

**Molecular Weight**: Apixaban — 459.4970 g/mol; Aspirin — 180.1580 g/mol.

**Type**: Apixaban — Small molecule; Aspirin — Small molecule.