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Community-acquired pneumonia (inpatient, non-ICU)

Adults · verify locally

Inpatient

First line

  • Ceftriaxone + azithromycin · i.v./p.o.

    Ceftriaxone 1–2 g IV daily + azithromycin 500 mg IV/PO daily

Alternatives

  • Ampicillin/sulbactam + macrolide · i.v.

    Amp/sulb 1.5–3 g IV q6h + azithromycin 500 mg daily

  • Levofloxacin / moxifloxacin · i.v./p.o.

    Levofloxacin 750 mg IV/PO daily; or moxifloxacin 400 mg daily

Duration

≥5 days; stop after clinical stability ≥48–72 h

  • • IDSA/ATS CAP (2019)