Biochemistry is the study of the chemical substances and vital processes occurring in living organisms. Biochemists focus heavily on the role, function, and structure of biomolecules. The study of the chemistry behind biological processes and the synthesis of biologically active molecules are examples of biochemistry.
Mifepristone (or RU-486) is a synthetic, steroidal antiprogestogen and antiglucocorticoid pharmaceutical drug.ifepristone is sold in the United States by Danco Laboratories as Mifeprex and is U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved to terminate intrauterine pregnancies of up to 49 days gestation.
This medication guide provides information about the Mifeprex brand of mifepristone. Korlym is another brand of mifepristone that is not covered in this medication guide. Mifeprex is used to end an early pregnancy that is not further along than 49 days (7 weeks) after the first day of your last menstrual period.MIFEPREX MUST NOT BE USED IN AN ATTEMPT TO END PREGNANCY BEYOND 7 WEEKS.Do not use Mifeprex if you do not intend to end your pregnancy.his medication guide provides information about the Korlym brand of mifepristone. Mifeprex is another brand of mifepristone that is not covered in this medication guide. Korlym blocks the actions of a hormone called cortisol, which can reduce certain side effects caused by excess cortisol in the body.