The differential should include other causes of hemolysis, such as that found in non-immune hemolytic anemia including intrinsic red cell defects, hemolysis due to extrinsic factors (ie trugs or toxins) as well as mechanical damage hemolytic anemia as found in DIC and HUS.
There are typically three classes, or groups, or antibiotics healthcare providers will use when treating bacterial pneumonia: 1  Beta-lactams: Recommended drugs in this class include high-dose amoxicillin (Amoxil), amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin), cefpodoxime (Vantin), and cefuroxime (Ceftin).
Youâll also need to drink plenty of fluids. Varicella pneumonia, which is rare, can be treated with the antiviral medication acyclovir. Viral pneumonia can take more than two weeks to resolve. Bacterial pneumonia. Doctors use antibiotics to treat pneumonia caused by bacteria, the most common cause of the condition. Improvement usually is seen within two or three days in younger people with strong immune systems. Still, it is important to continue taking antibiotics for the entire prescribed period â usually for 5 to 14 days.