Comparison of Efficacy of Oral Amoxicillin Versus Intravenous Ceftriaxone

Summary

The efficacy of oral amoxicillin is considered equal to that of ceftriaxone in community-acquired pneumonia among children. Also, there are some factors that contradict the usage of ceftriaxone, like antibiotic resistance, adverse reactions, drug cost, and the and the chances of IV trauma and infection, which is a major problem in developing countries. Therefore, this study was planned to determine the efficacy of oral amoxicillin compared with intravenous (IV) ceftriaxone in the treatment of uncomplicated ceftriaxone in community acquired pneumonia in children less than 5 years of age.

Timeline

Start

2024-10-01

Primary completion

2025-09-30

Completion

2025-09-30

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