Apixaban vs Heparin

## Apixaban vs Heparin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Apixaban**: Direct Factor Xa inhibitor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Apixaban — 12 hours; Heparin — N/A.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Apixaban — C25H25N5O4; Heparin — N/A.

**Molecular Weight**: Apixaban — 459.4970 g/mol; Heparin — N/A.

**Type**: Apixaban — Small molecule; Heparin — Oligosaccharide.