Apixaban vs Losartan

## Apixaban vs Losartan: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Apixaban**: Direct Factor Xa inhibitor.

**Losartan**: Angiotensin II receptor type 1 antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

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

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Apixaban — C25H25N5O4; Losartan — C22H23ClN6O.

**Molecular Weight**: Apixaban — 459.4970 g/mol; Losartan — 422.9200 g/mol.

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