Repositioning Candidate Details

Candidate ID: R1057
Source ID: DB06605
Source Type: approved
Compound Type: small molecule
Compound Name: Apixaban
Synonyms: Apixaban
Molecular Formula: C25H25N5O4
SMILES: COC1=CC=C(C=C1)N1N=C(C(N)=O)C2=C1C(=O)N(CC2)C1=CC=C(C=C1)N1CCCCC1=O
Structure:
DrugBank Description: Apixaban is an oral, direct, and highly selective factor Xa (FXa) inhibitor of both free and bound FXa, as well as prothrombinase, independent of antithrombin III for the prevention and treatment of thromboembolic diseases. It is marketed under the name Eliquis. Apixaban was approved by the FDA on December 28, 2012.
CAS Number: 503612-47-3
Molecular Weight: 459.4971
DrugBank Indication: Apixaban is indicated for reducing the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients who have nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis(DVT) leading to pulmonary embolism(PE) in patients after a hip or knee replacement surgery, and treatment of DVT and PE to reduce the risk of recurrence.
DrugBank Pharmacology: Apixaban selectively inhibits factor Xa in its free and bound forms, independant of antithrombin III. Apixaban also inhibits prothrominase. These effects prevent the formation of a thrombus.
DrugBank MoA: Apixaban selectively inhibits factor Xa in its free and bound forms, independant of antithrombin III. Apixaban also inhibits prothrominase. These effects prevent the formation of a thrombus.
Targets: Coagulation factor X inhibitor
Inclusion Criteria: Indication associated