Antibiotics (Bacterial Pneumonia)
for Pneumonia
Prescription antibiotics are the primary treatment for bacterial pneumonia. Choice depends on severity, causative organism and patient factors.
How it works
Antibiotics kill or inhibit the growth of bacterial pathogens causing pneumonia, allowing the immune system to clear the infection and the lungs to heal.
What to watch for
Requires prescription. Complete the full course. Viral pneumonia does not respond to antibiotics. Hospitalisation may be required for severe cases.
Community experience
Anonymous · 0x46b8
3 weeks ago
Duration of use: Short term
Effectiveness: As expected
Side effects: Mild
“I went to emergency after my last flight back from India with headache and flu symptoms. As I was undiagnosed I was put on a drip and painkillers and after the second day was diagnosed with pneumonia. The antibiotics I received were: Ceftriaxone (IV) * Dose: 2 g intravenous * Dates: 24 January → 31 January 2026 And Azithromycin (IV) * Dates: 24 January → 27 January 2026 And Doxycycline (oral tablets) * Continued after IV Azithromycin * 100 mg twice daily * For ~7 days total I was finally cured after two weeks in hospital”
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