Syndrome: Pneumonia, community acquired - inpatient, non-ICU
Primary Therapy(s):
- Ceftriaxone 1-2 gm IV qd + Azithromycin 500 mg qd
Alternate Therapy(s):
- Resp quinolone
Comments:
- Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, "atypicals" are common causes of this syndrome.
Guideline Index Guideline Table
2nd generation cephalosporins--Cefuroxime, Cefpodoxime
Respiratory quionlones--Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin
Respiratory quionlones--Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin