Aspirin vs Edoxaban
## Aspirin vs Edoxaban: Overview
This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Aspirin** and **Edoxaban**.
## Mechanism of Action
**Aspirin**: Irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 and -2.
**Edoxaban**: Direct, selective inhibitor of Factor Xa preventing thrombin generation and clot formation.
## Pharmacokinetics
**Half-life**: Aspirin — 2-3 hours; Edoxaban — 10-14 hours.
## Chemical Properties
**Molecular Formula**: Aspirin — C9H8O4; Edoxaban — C24H30ClN7O4S.
**Molecular Weight**: Aspirin — 180.1580 g/mol; Edoxaban — 548.0530 g/mol.
**Type**: Aspirin — Small molecule; Edoxaban — Small molecule.