Table 1 An abbreviated overview of the Norwegian clinical practice-guideline recommendations

AECOPD

Benzylpenicillin (intravenous)

Ampicillin (intravenous)

Amoxicillin (oral)

1.2 g x 4

1.0 g x 4

500 mg x 3

5 days

CAP

Non-severe pneumonia

Benzylpenicillin (intravenous)

1.2 g x 4

5–7 days

CAP

Severe pneumonia (CRB-65 3–4)

Benzylpenicillin (intravenous)

+ alternatively addition of gentamicin

Cefotaxime^a(intravenous)

+ alternatively addition of erythromycin (intravenous or oral)

3 g x 4

5 mg/kg x 1

1–2 g x 3

500 mg x 4

7–10 days