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Template:PCP pneumonia antibiotics

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Mild Disease

TMP/SMX 2 DS tablets PO q8hrs daily OR
Dapsone 100mg PO once daily + TMP 5mg/kg PO q8hrs OR
- caution: dapsone an cause methemoglobinemia
Atavaquone 750mg PO q12hrs OR
Primaquine 30mg PO q24hrs + Clindamycin 450mg PO q8hrs

Severe Disease

TMP/SMX 5mg/kg IV q8hrs daily x 21 days OR
Pentamidine 4mg/kg IV daily infused over 60 minutes OR
Primaquine 30mg PO once daily + Clindamycin 900mg IV q8hrs daily

Prophylaxis

TMP/SMX 1 double strength tablet daily, but one single strength tablet daily or one double-strength three times weekly is acceptable.

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