Apixaban vs Metformin

## Apixaban vs Metformin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Apixaban**: Direct Factor Xa inhibitor.

**Metformin**: Activates AMP-activated protein kinase, decreasing hepatic glucose production.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Apixaban — 12 hours; Metformin — 4-9 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Apixaban — C25H25N5O4; Metformin — C4H11N5.

**Molecular Weight**: Apixaban — 459.4970 g/mol; Metformin — 129.1640 g/mol.

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