Edoxaban tosylate

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Edoxaban Tosylate

Edoxaban Tosylate (pronunciation: eh-DOX-a-ban TOE-si-late) is an oral anticoagulant medication primarily used to prevent blood clots and stroke in patients with certain heart conditions or blood vessel diseases.

Etymology

The name "Edoxaban" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug. "Edox" is a contraction of the chemical name "ethyl oxazolidinone", and "aban" is a common suffix for direct factor Xa inhibitors. "Tosylate" refers to the tosylate salt form of the drug, which enhances its solubility and bioavailability.

Usage

Edoxaban Tosylate is used to treat and prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE). It is also used to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation (AF).

Mechanism of Action

Edoxaban Tosylate works by inhibiting factor Xa, an enzyme necessary for blood clotting. This inhibition prevents the formation of blood clots, reducing the risk of stroke and systemic embolism.

Related Terms

  • Anticoagulant: A type of drug that prevents blood clotting.
  • Factor Xa inhibitor: A class of anticoagulants that work by inhibiting the enzyme factor Xa.
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): A condition in which a blood clot forms in one of the deep veins of the body.
  • Pulmonary Embolism (PE): A condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot.
  • Atrial Fibrillation (AF): An irregular and often rapid heart rate that can increase the risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications.

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