Apixaban vs Furosemide

## Apixaban vs Furosemide: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Apixaban**: Direct Factor Xa inhibitor.

**Furosemide**: Loop diuretic inhibiting Na-K-2Cl cotransporter.

## Pharmacokinetics

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

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Apixaban — C25H25N5O4; Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S.

**Molecular Weight**: Apixaban — 459.4970 g/mol; Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol.

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