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Factor Xa inhibitors (DOACs): Pharmacology Made Easy & Relevant
Factor Xa inhibitors (DOACs) made easy—fast, clear, and clinically relevant. In this lecture from This is Why, Dr. Busti will break down direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) and how Factor Xa inhibitors work, with relevance.
You’ll learn how to:
- What Factor Xa inhibitors do (mechanism of action)
- Key drugs: Apixaban (Eliquis), Rivaroxaban (Xarelto), Edoxaban (Savaysa)
- Common indications: Afib stroke prevention, DVT/PE treatment
- Major adverse effects and safety: bleeding risk, interactions, and monitoring pearls
- Reversal overview: What to know + when it matters
The goal = make medical…
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