Edoxaban

Edoxaban (pronounced: eh-DOX-a-ban) is an anticoagulant medication that is often used to treat and prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). It is also used to reduce the risk of stroke in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) that is not caused by a heart valve problem.

Etymology

The name "Edoxaban" is derived from the chemical name of the drug, which is "N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-N'-[(1S,2R,4S)-4-(dimethylcarbamoyl)-2-(5-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-2-carboxamido)cyclohexyl]oxamide". The "Edox" part of the name is a contraction of "Endothelial Ox", referring to the drug's action on the endothelial cells in the blood vessels.

Pharmacology

Edoxaban works by inhibiting the activity of factor Xa, an enzyme that plays a key role in the formation of blood clots. By blocking this enzyme, Edoxaban helps to prevent the formation of harmful clots in the blood vessels.

Related Terms

• Anticoagulant
• Deep Vein Thrombosis
• Pulmonary Embolism
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Factor Xa

See Also

• Warfarin
• Rivaroxaban
• Apixaban

References

• Edoxaban. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edoxaban
• Edoxaban. (n.d.). In MedlinePlus. Retrieved from https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a614043.html

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Edoxaban
• Wikipedia's article - Edoxaban

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