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
Respiratory quionlones--Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin