Apixaban vs Cephalexin

## Apixaban vs Cephalexin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Apixaban**: Direct Factor Xa inhibitor.

**Cephalexin**: First-generation cephalosporin inhibiting cell wall synthesis.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Apixaban — 12 hours; Cephalexin — 0.5-1.2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Apixaban — C25H25N5O4; Cephalexin — C16H17N3O4S.

**Molecular Weight**: Apixaban — 459.4970 g/mol; Cephalexin — 347.3890 g/mol.

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