Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Alberta Children's Hospital

Community Acquired Pneumonia

Duration of Therapy

7 days

First Line Therapy

Amoxicillin 40-50 mg/kg per day divided tid

Alternatives (in Order)

Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid: 40-50 mg/kg per day divided tid

OR

Ceftriaxone 50 mg/kg per day IM/IV once per day

ACH Pneumonia Pathway