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Antibiotic therapy regimens for community-acquired pneumonia.
| CAP | Drug | Dose | Route | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild CAP | Amoxicillin | 1000 mg TID | Oral | 5 days |
| Mild CAP (penicillin allergy) | Doxycycline | 100 mg BID | Oral | 5 days |
| Intermediate CAP (comorbidities) | Amoxicillin/clavulanic + Azithromycin OR levofloxacin |
875/125 mg BID 500 mg QD 750 mg QD |
Oral Oral Oral |
7-10 days |
| Severe CAP (acute respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation) | III generation cefalosporin | Intravenous | 7-10 days |
