Pneumonia
CAP

CAP

Note

Gram stain and cultures encouraged to guide therapy

First Choice Treatment

PLUS

OR

Preferred in patients with QTc prolongation

CONSIDER ADDING

If any of the following are present or suspected:

  • Lung abscess
  • Necrotizing pneumonia
  • Empyema

Severe β-Lactam Allergy

Oral Treatment

Cefdinir PO

PLUS

OR

Preferred in patients with QTc prolongation