Q: All of the following are orally active direct factor Xa inhibitors except

A) rivaroxaban (Xarelto),
B) apixaban (Eliquis),
C) edoxaban (Lixiana, Savaysa), 
D) betrixaban (Bevyxxa)
E) dabigatran (Pradaxa)


Answer: E

Dabigatran (Pradaxa) is the orally active Direct Thrombin Inhibitor (DTI), all others are orally active direct factor Xa inhibitors.

Reversal for Dabigatran is available. Also, it is dialysable.