Indian journal of pediatrics
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Penicillin and gentamicin therapy vs amoxicillin/clavulanate in severe hypoxemic pneumonia.
To compare the efficacy of sequential injectable crystalline penicillin (C.pen) and gentamicin combination followed by oral amoxicillin with sequential IV and oral amoxicillin-clavulanate (amox-clav) in treatment of severe or very severe hypoxemic pneumonia. ⋯ In children of 2-59 months, sequential injectable C. pen and gentamicin combination, followed by oral amoxicillin or sequential IV and oral amox-clav were equally effective for the treatment of severe or very severe hypoxemic community acquired pneumonia.