Exposure to phtoestrogens comes mainly through diet. This plant compound is widespread and can be found in a variety of foods such as herbs and seasonings, grains, vegetables, fruits and drinks. Some specific examples include:
See also antineoplastic therapy. broad-spectrum antibiotic one that is effective against a wide range of bacteria, both gram-positive and gram-negative. Î²-lactam antibiotic any of a group of antibiotics, including the cephalosporins and the penicillins, whose chemical structure contains a Î²-lactam ring.
Class Summary. Early empiric antibiotic therapy is the only other proven medical treatment in septic shock. Use of broad-spectrum or multiple antibiotics provides the necessary wide coverage. In children who are immunocompetent, monotherapy with a third-generation cephalosporin (eg, cefotaxime, ceftriaxone, or ceftazidime) is possible.