If is mild and Air entry is normal,Tab. PELOX 400mg. bd x 5days (Antibiotic)Tab Oxalgin DP tds x 3 (Analgesic + Antiinflammatory)Tab. WYSOLONE 5mg. 1tds x 3 (short course steroid)Phensedyll 1 tsp tds if cough (Antitussive)Bed Rest at HomeIf pain is not relieved in 4-5 days, Ask for x –ray of chestIf patient is severeIf patient is breathless or toxic/ If any chest signs are present:Ask for Hb, WBC, ESR and X-ray Chest.If pleural effusion,Refer the patient to a physician or
Aspirate the fluid.
Give full course of anti-TB treatment.
If Lobar Pneumonia,Refer the patient to a physicianAntibiotic:
Inj. CEfentral 1gm I.V. 12 hourly (Use a Broad spectrum Antibiotic or combination covering Gr +ve and Gr –ve organisms. E.g Inj. Ampicilin + Gentamycin, or Penicilin + Gentamycin, or Penicilin + Chloromycetin or Carbenicilin + Gentamycin)
