Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) include which medication?

Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) include which medication?

• A. Warfarin
• B. Heparin
• C. Apixaban
• D. Clopidogrel

Answer: (C)

Direct oral anticoagulants are oral medicines that directly block specific coagulation factors to prevent clot formation. Apixaban fits this category because it directly inhibits factor Xa, lowering thrombin generation and clotting. Warfarin works differently as a vitamin K antagonist, which reduces several clotting factors but is not a DOAC. Heparin is typically given by injection and also isn’t a DOAC, and clopidogrel is an antiplatelet, not an anticoagulant. Other DOACs include rivaroxaban, edoxaban, and dabigatran.

Direct oral anticoagulants are oral medicines that directly block specific coagulation factors to prevent clot formation. Apixaban fits this category because it directly inhibits factor Xa, lowering thrombin generation and clotting. Warfarin works differently as a vitamin K antagonist, which reduces several clotting factors but is not a DOAC. Heparin is typically given by injection and also isn’t a DOAC, and clopidogrel is an antiplatelet, not an anticoagulant. Other DOACs include rivaroxaban, edoxaban, and dabigatran.