Factor Xa Inhibitors
This section covers the role of Factor Xa in coagulation, and discusses the use of direct and indirect Factor Xa inhibitors as anticoagulants
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The role of Factor Xa in coagulation
Coagulation is initiated when small amounts of thrombin are generated in response to vascular injury and platelets become activated1,2
Indirect Factor Xa inhibitors
- Fondaparinux is a synthetic indirect inhibitor of Factor Xa
- Its chemical structure is based on the natural pentasaccharide contained within heparin and LMWHs3
- Potentiates the rate of neutralization of Factor Xa by antithrombin and, unlike heparin, does not inactivate thrombin4
- Does not inhibit Factor Xa bound in the prothrombinase complex; therefore, does not completely inhibit Factor Xa3
- Administered via subcutaneous injection, limiting long-term use3,4
Direct Factor Xa inhibitors
- Rivaroxaban, apixaban and edoxaban directly engage the active site of the Factor Xa molecule3,4
- Rivaroxaban, apixaban and edoxaban have many of the properties of an ideal anticoagulant:5,6
- Oral administration
- Fixed-dose regimens
- Rapid onset and offset of action
- Show consistent, dose-dependent plasma levels across a range of patient populations
| Rivaroxaban | Apixaban | Edoxaban | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prevention of VTE in patients undergoing elective hip or knee replacement surgery | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ (Japan only) |
| Treatment of DVT and PE and prevention of recurrent DVT and PE | ✓a | ✓a | ✓ |
| Prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with NVAF with ≥1 risk factors | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Secondary prevention of ACS | ✓b | x | x |
| Prevention of atherothrombotic events in adult patients with CAD or symptomatic PAD at high risk of ischaemic eventsc | ✓ | x | x |
Approved indications in Europe (unless otherwise stated) of the direct Factor Xa inhibitors in adults7-10
aCan be used without pre-treatment with parenteral anticoagulant; bIn patients with elevated cardiac biomarkers and no prior stroke or TIA, and co-administered with ASA or ASA plus clopidogrel or ticlopidine; cco-administered with ASA
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See Also
Peripheral Artery Disease: causes and consequences
See Also
Coronary Artery Disease: causes and consequences
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