Pneumonia
Not yet clinically reviewed
This protocol was migrated from the earlier Pharmapedia and Ward Guide apps for educational use. Follow your hospital's own policies and consult seniors when in doubt.
Hx: Fever with chills, productive cough, Chest pain, SOB.
Tx: Diagnosed by CURB 65
C-Confusion
U- Blood urea. Increase20mg/dl
R- Respiratory rate
B- BP <90/160
If above any four, admit patient to ICU
If 2-4 points then
- Oxygen inhalation
- Tab Paracetamol (Panadol) SOS, Inf Paracetamol (Provas) IV Stat
- Tab Clarithromycin 500mg 1xBD-8days
- Tab Azithromycin (Macrobac) 1xBD-8days
Severe Cases
- Tab Moxifolxacin (Mofest) 400mg 1xBD 10days
- Older patients Tab Levofloxacin (Leflox) 500mg-7days
- Pregnant: Tab Cefuroxime (Zinacep) 250mg 1xBD-8days