<prompt> Apixaban is a new drug that acts by:Inhibiting TNF alphaInhibiting coagulation factor XaInhibiting platelet aggregationActivating plasminogen  <response>: Ans. B Inhibiting coagulation factor Xa:Ref: Harrison 18e p1000, KDT 8e p671Rivaroxaban and Apixaban are newer oral anticoagulants that act by inhibiting factor Xa.Newer oral anticoagulants that are currently being asked in the exams are:Dabigatran Direct thrombin inhibitorRivaroxabanApixaban 