Edoxaban vs Warfarin

## Edoxaban vs Warfarin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Edoxaban** and **Warfarin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Edoxaban**: Direct, selective inhibitor of Factor Xa preventing thrombin generation and clot formation.

**Warfarin**: Inhibits vitamin K epoxide reductase complex.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Edoxaban — 10-14 hours; Warfarin — 20-60 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Edoxaban — C24H30ClN7O4S; Warfarin — C19H16O4.

**Molecular Weight**: Edoxaban — 548.0530 g/mol; Warfarin — 308.3280 g/mol.

**Type**: Edoxaban — Small molecule; Warfarin — Small molecule.