Which of the following is the most commonly used drug for management of community acquired pneumonia?
(A) Vancomycin (B) Ceftriaxone (C) Azithromycin (D) Streptomycin
(C) Azithromycin for management of pneumococcal pneumonia Modality Regimen Previously healthy and no antibiotics in past 3 months: A macrolide or Doxycycline (100 mg PO BD) Comorbidities or antibiotics in past 3 months: select an alternative from a different class Fluoroquinolone or A b- lactam plus a macrolide In regions with a high rate of "high-level" pneumococcal macrolide resistance,consider alternatives listed above for patients with comorbidities