The drug of choice in mycoplasma pneumonia in children is –
High-Yield Explanation
Treatment of pneumonia in children
For mildly ill patient (not require hospitalization)
Empirical treatment → Amoxicillin is the DOC.
Atypical (mycoplasma) pneumonia → macrolides (Azithromycin, Erythromycin).
For Hospitalized patients
IV cefuroxime or cefotaxime or ceftriaxone.
If clinical features suggest staphylococcal pneumonia, vancomycin or clindamycin are also added.