DOAClääkkeetapixaban

DOAClääkkeetapixaban refers to apixaban, an anticoagulant medication used to prevent blood clots. Apixaban is a direct factor Xa inhibitor, meaning it specifically targets and blocks the activity of a protein called factor Xa, which plays a crucial role in the blood clotting cascade. By inhibiting factor Xa, apixaban reduces the formation of thrombin, another key enzyme in clot development. This action helps to prevent serious conditions such as stroke and systemic embolism in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. It is also prescribed to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), and to prevent their recurrence. Apixaban is taken orally, typically in tablet form, and does not usually require routine blood monitoring as some older anticoagulants do. Like all medications, apixaban carries potential risks and side effects, with bleeding being the most significant. Patients should always discuss their medical history and any other medications they are taking with their healthcare provider before starting apixaban.