Which of the following is the mechanism of action of Penta saccharide?
Factor XA inhibition, Thrombin inhibition
Factor XA inhibition
Antithrombin inhibitor
Thrombin inhibition
Ans. B. Factor XA inhibitionPenta saccharideMechanism of action: Factor Xa inhibitionExample: Fondaparinux, IdraparinuxNewer factor Xa inhibitor:a. Rivaroxabanb. Apixaban Both are given orally.
Blood