Syndrome:  Pneumonia, community acquired - outpatient

Primary Therapy(s):

  • Azithromycin 500 mg po daily
  • Doxycycline 100 mg po bid

Alternate Therapy(s):

  • (2nd gen cephalosporin or Amoxicillin) + Azithromycin

Comments: Use respiratory quinolone if significant comorbidities present.



Guideline Index         Guideline Table  

2nd generation cephalosporins--Cefuroxime, Cefpodoxime
Respiratory quionlones--Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin