This study to determine the clinical efficacy of short course amoxicillin therapy in suspected low risk community acquired pneumonia in adults. Fifteen subjects diagnosed to have pneumonia were included in the study based on Philippine Clinical Practice Guidelines on CAP 2004. All subjects were given 3 grams of amoxicillin per day in 3 divided doses for 3 days. Seven subjects were lost to follow up; eight patients were able to complete the study. Clinical manifestations were evaluated and monitored. All subjects (8), showed clinical improvement after treatment with no reported adverse effects. Short Course 3 grams amoxicillin per day for 3 days for the treatment of suspected low risk pneumonia resulted in excellent clinical outcomes.

Streptoccocus Pnuemoniae ; Haemophilus Influenzae ; Amoxicillin ; Pneumonia ; Adult