Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)
Non-Severe without Risk Factors

Non-Severe without Risk Factors

Empiric Regimen

PLUS

  • 500mg po/IV q24h x 3 doses, OR

  • 500mg po day 1, then 250mg po q24h x 4 days

OR

OR

Duration

5-7 days

Afebrile for 48 hours or more and have no more than one of the following:

  • Systolic BP <80 mmHg
  • Heart rate >100/min
  • Respiratory rate >24/min
  • Arterial oxygen saturation <90% or room-air PaO2 less than 60 mmHg