Apixaban vs Hydrochlorothiazide
## Apixaban vs Hydrochlorothiazide: Overview
This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Apixaban** and **Hydrochlorothiazide**.
## Mechanism of Action
**Apixaban**: Direct Factor Xa inhibitor.
**Hydrochlorothiazide**: Inhibits Na+/Cl- cotransporter in distal convoluted tubule.
## Pharmacokinetics
**Half-life**: Apixaban — 12 hours; Hydrochlorothiazide — 6-15 hours.
## Chemical Properties
**Molecular Formula**: Apixaban — C25H25N5O4; Hydrochlorothiazide — C7H8ClN3O4S2.
**Molecular Weight**: Apixaban — 459.4970 g/mol; Hydrochlorothiazide — 297.7400 g/mol.
**Type**: Apixaban — Small molecule; Hydrochlorothiazide — Small molecule.