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World J Gastroenterol. May 21, 2023; 29(19): 2916-2931
Published online May 21, 2023. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i19.2916
Table 2 Pharmacological characteristics of direct oral anticoagulant[71,87]

Dabigatran
Apixaban
Edoxaban
Rivaroxaban
Target factorThrombin (Factor IIa)Factor XaFactor XaFactor Xa
Half-time (h)10.7-11.86.12-8.116.21-6.705.7-12.6
Time to peak effect (h)43.0-3.51-1.51.4-3.3
Distribution volume (L)50-702110750
Renal excretion (%)852735.4-5050
Fecal excretion (%)62562.250
Hepatic metabolismNoCYP3A4/5CYP3A4CYP3A4 and CYP2J2
TransporterP-gPP-gP/BCRPP-gPP-gP/BCRP
Protein binding (%)28.2-31.58740.0-58.992-95
DialyzableYesNoNoNo
ProdrugYesNoNoNo
Bioavailability (%)6.55061.866-112
Dose for AF (in Japan)150 mg5 mg60 mg15 mg
Dosing timeTwice dailyTwice dailyOnce dailyOnce daily
Reversal agentIdarucizumabAndexanet alfaAndexanet alfaAndexanet alfa
FDA-approved indicationsNonvalvular AF, VTE (T, SP, P) Nonvalvular AF, VTE (T, SP, P)Nonvalvular AF, VTE (T)Nonvalvular AF, VTE (T, SP, P)
Japanese insurance system-approved indicationsNonvalvular AF (P)Nonvalvular AF (P), VTE (T, SP)Nonvalvular AF (P), VTE (T, SP)Nonvalvular AF (P), VTE (T, SP)
Non-pharmacologic interactionsAge, reduced GFRAge, reduced body weight, reduced GFR, probable severe liver damageReduced GFR, probable severe liver damageAge, reduced GFR, probable severe liver damage
Drug interactionsDose reduction: Concomitant P-gp inhibitor, gastric acid inhibitory drugAvoid: Concomitant P-gp and CYP3A4 inhibitorsAvoid: Concomitant rifampinAvoid: Rivaroxaban with concomitant dual P-gp and CYP3A4 inhibitors
ContraindicationsCcr: < 30mL/minNonvalvular AF: Ccr: < 15mL/min, VTE:Nonvalvular AF: Ccr: < 15mL/min, VTE:Nonvalvular AF: Ccr: < 15mL/min, VTE:
Ccr: < 30mL/minCcr: < 30mL/minCcr: < 30mL/min