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## Penicillin: Discovery, How It Works, Main Types, Clinical Uses, Resistance, and Safety
## 페니실린: 발견, 작용기전, 주요 종류, 임상 사용, 내성, 안전성
---
## English
### 1) What penicillin is
Penicillin is a family of **β-lactam antibiotics** originally derived from *Penicillium* fungi and now produced at industrial scale. It was the first widely used modern antibiotic and remains a cornerstone therapy for many infections when the causative bacteria are susceptible. ([FDA Access Data][1])
### 2) Why penicillin was a turning point (short history with the key “why”)
* **1928:** Alexander Fleming observed that a mold contaminant inhibited bacterial growth, leading to the penicillin concept.
* **1940s:** Florey, Chain, and colleagues enabled purification and clinical-scale use, transforming outcomes for wound infections, pneumonia, and sepsis in the antibiotic era.
This matters because penicillin demonstrated, for the first time at scale, that **selective toxicity**—killing bacteria without directly harming human cells—could be achieved by targeting a bacterial structure humans do not have (the peptidoglycan cell wall). ([Nature][2])
### 3) Mechanism of action (what it targets and what bacteria “feel”)
Penicillins bind to **penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs)**—enzymes involved in building and cross-linking **peptidoglycan**, an essential component of the bacterial cell wall. By inhibiting these enzymes, penicillins weaken the cell wall, leading to bacterial death (especially in actively dividing bacteria). ([Nature][2])
### 4) The penicillin “family tree” (practical classification)
Clinically, “penicillin” often means several related drugs with different spectra and dosing properties:
* **Natural penicillins**
* **Penicillin G** (IV/IM depending on salt/formulation)
* **Penicillin V** (oral)
* **Aminopenicillins** (broader Gram-negative coverage than natural penicillins)
* **Amoxicillin**, **ampicillin**
* **Anti-staphylococcal penicillins** (penicillinase-resistant)
* Examples vary by country (e.g., nafcillin/oxacillin/flucloxacillin)
* **Anti-pseudomonal penicillins**
* e.g., piperacillin (often combined with a β-lactamase inhibitor)
A key operational point: “penicillin” is not one drug; choice depends on organism, site of infection, and local resistance patterns.
### 5) What penicillin treats well (when bacteria are susceptible)
Penicillins are highly effective for many **streptococcal infections**, some **pneumococcal infections** (depending on resistance), and classic susceptible organisms. One of the most important modern “high-certainty” indications is **syphilis**, where **benzathine penicillin G (Bicillin L-A)** is first-line and, for some patients, the only recommended option in guidelines. ([질병통제예방센터][3])
**Why formulation matters (syphilis as the example):** CDC guidance emphasizes that selecting the appropriate penicillin preparation is critical and that certain combinations/oral penicillin preparations are **not** considered appropriate for syphilis treatment because drug levels at “sequestered sites” may be inadequate. ([질병통제예방센터][4])
### 6) Resistance: how bacteria defeat penicillins
The two most important resistance mechanisms are:
1. **β-lactamases (penicillinases):** enzymes that break the β-lactam ring, inactivating the drug.
2. **Altered PBPs:** bacteria change the target so penicillins bind poorly (a major theme in β-lactam resistance). ([OUP Academic][5])
A prominent example is **MRSA**, where PBP2a (encoded by mecA) enables cell wall synthesis despite many β-lactams. ([ScienceDirect][6])
### 7) Safety and adverse effects (what to watch and why it matters)
**Common side effects** (not necessarily allergy): gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, mild rash. ([nhs.uk][7])
**Allergic reactions:** Penicillin can cause allergic reactions ranging from hives to rare but severe **anaphylaxis**. Authoritative labeling warns that serious anaphylactic reactions require immediate emergency treatment (e.g., epinephrine and airway management) and that prior anaphylactic hypersensitivity to penicillin is a contraindication. ([FDA Access Data][1])
**A practical clinical nuance:** many people carry a “penicillin allergy” label that reflects side effects or childhood rashes rather than true allergy; NHS patient guidance distinguishes side effects from allergy, and hospital guidance notes that incorrect allergy labels can lead to less optimal antibiotic choices and worse outcomes. ([사우스티스 병원][8])
### 8) Practical tips that matter in real-world care (non-prescriptive, safety-oriented)
* **Do not use antibiotics for viral illnesses** (colds/flu) and do not save/share leftover antibiotics.
* **Tell clinicians about past reactions precisely** (hives, wheeze, throat tightness, fainting, timing after dose). This helps differentiate intolerance from true allergy. ([nhs.uk][9])
* **Antibiotic stewardship is part of safety:** inappropriate use drives resistance and reduces future effectiveness; FDA/labeling emphasizes culture/susceptibility and local epidemiology for empiric selection. ([pfizermedical.com][10])
---
## 한국어
### 1) 페니실린이란?
페니실린은 **β-락탐(β-lactam) 계열 항생제**의 한 “가족”으로, 세균의 세포벽 합성을 표적으로 삼아 세균을 사멸시키는 대표적 항생제군입니다. 단일 약이 아니라 여러 종류(제형·스펙트럼·투여경로가 다른 약들)로 구성됩니다. ([Nature][2])
### 2) 작용기전(핵심만 정확히)
페니실린은 **PBP(페니실린 결합 단백질)**에 결합하여 펩티도글리칸 교차결합에 관여하는 효소 작용을 억제합니다. 그 결과 세포벽이 약해지고, 증식 중인 세균에서 특히 치명적인 손상이 발생해 세균이 사멸합니다. ([Nature][2])
### 3) 종류(임상적으로 중요한 분류)
* **자연 페니실린:** 페니실린 G(주사), 페니실린 V(경구)
* **아미노페니실린:** 아목시실린, 암피실린(일부 그람음성 범위 확장)
* **항포도상구균 페니실린:** 페니실린분해효소에 비교적 안정(국가별 사용 약제 상이)
* **항녹농균 페니실린:** 예: 피페라실린(보통 β-락탐분해효소 억제제와 병용)
실무적으로는 “원인균/감염 부위/지역 내성”에 따라 같은 ‘페니실린’이라도 선택이 달라집니다.
### 4) 대표적 적응증과 ‘제형 선택’의 중요성(매독 사례)
페니실린은 감수성 세균에 대해 매우 강력하며, 그중 **매독 치료**에서 **벤자틴 페니실린 G(Bicillin L-A)**가 1차 권고로 강조됩니다. ([질병통제예방센터][3])
CDC 지침은 트레포네마가 특정 “은폐된 부위”에 존재할 수 있어 **적절한 페니실린 제형 선택이 필수**이며, 일부 혼합 제형/경구 페니실린 조합은 매독 치료에 적절하지 않다고 명시합니다. ([질병통제예방센터][4])
### 5) 내성(왜 듣던 약이 안 듣게 되는가)
핵심 메커니즘은 두 가지입니다.
* **β-락탐분해효소(페니실리나아제):** 약 구조를 분해해 비활성화
* **표적 변화(PBP 변화):** 약이 결합해야 할 PBP가 바뀌어 결합력이 떨어짐 ([OUP Academic][5])
MRSA는 PBP2a가 중요한 내성 결정인자로 제시됩니다. ([ScienceDirect][6])
### 6) 부작용·알레르기(오해가 잦은 영역)
* 흔한 부작용: 오심, 설사 등 위장관 증상, 가벼운 발진 등. ([nhs.uk][7])
* 알레르기: 두드러기·천명·목 조임 같은 반응이 있을 수 있고, 드물게 **아나필락시스**가 발생할 수 있습니다. FDA 라벨과 표준 안내문은 과거 심각한 과민반응 병력이 있으면 금기일 수 있으며, 중증 반응은 즉각적인 응급 처치가 필요하다고 경고합니다. ([FDA Access Data][1])
* 중요한 현실: NHS 자료는 “부작용”과 “알레르기”를 구분해야 한다고 설명하고, 병원 안내서는 잘못된 ‘페니실린 알레르기’ 라벨이 치료 선택을 악화시킬 수 있음을 지적합니다. ([사우스티스 병원][8])
### 7) 안전 중심 팁(처방 대체가 아닌, 위험을 줄이는 정보)
* 감기·독감 같은 바이러스성 질환에는 항생제가 도움이 되지 않습니다.
* 과거 반응이 있었다면 “언제/어떤 증상/투여 후 몇 분·몇 시간/호흡곤란 여부”를 구체적으로 전달하는 것이 안전에 직접적 도움이 됩니다. ([nhs.uk][9])
* 배양·감수성 결과와 지역 내성 정보를 반영해 항생제를 선택하는 것이 권장되며, 이는 내성 억제와 치료 성공률에 직결됩니다. ([FDA Access Data][1])
---
## 日本語
### 1) ペニシリンとは
ペニシリンは **β-ラクタム系抗菌薬**の一群で、細菌の細胞壁合成を阻害して殺菌的に作用します。単一の薬ではなく、複数の薬剤・製剤（G、V、アミノペニシリンなど）の総称です。 ([Nature][2])
### 2) 作用機序
β-ラクタムは **PBP**（ペニシリン結合タンパク）を標的としてペプチドグリカン形成を阻害し、増殖中の細菌で細胞壁破綻を引き起こします。 ([Nature][2])
### 3) 重要な臨床ポイント（梅毒）
CDCは梅毒に対してベンザチン・ペニシリンG（Bicillin L-A）を第一選択としており、製剤選択が重要で、特定の組み合わせ製剤や経口ペニシリンが不適切になり得る点を強調しています。 ([질병통제예방센터][3])
### 4) 安全性（アレルギー）
ペニシリンはアレルギー反応を起こし得て、まれにアナフィラキシーがあり、添付文書では緊急対応が必要とされています。 ([DailyMed][11])
---
## Español
### 1) Qué es la penicilina
La penicilina es una familia de antibióticos **β-lactámicos** que actúan contra bacterias susceptibles interfiriendo en la síntesis de la pared celular. ([Nature][2])
### 2) Mecanismo
Los β-lactámicos se unen a **proteínas fijadoras de penicilina (PBP)** implicadas en la formación del peptidoglicano; al inhibirlas, la pared se debilita y la bacteria muere, especialmente cuando está dividiéndose. ([Nature][2])
### 3) Un uso emblemático: sífilis
Las guías del CDC destacan la **penicilina G benzatina (Bicillin L-A)** como tratamiento de primera línea para la sífilis y recalcan que la elección de la formulación es crítica. ([질병통제예방센터][3])
### 4) Seguridad: efectos y alergia
Los antibióticos pueden causar efectos gastrointestinales y, en algunos casos, reacciones alérgicas; el etiquetado oficial advierte sobre anafilaxia y contraindicación en antecedentes de hipersensibilidad grave. ([nhs.uk][7])
---
## Français
### 1) Définition
La pénicilline désigne une famille d’antibiotiques **β-lactamines** efficaces contre des bactéries sensibles, en ciblant la construction de la paroi bactérienne. ([Nature][2])
### 2) Mécanisme d’action
Les β-lactamines inhibent des enzymes de type **PBP** participant à la synthèse du peptidoglycane. L’inhibition fragilise la paroi et conduit à une action bactéricide, surtout sur les bactéries en croissance. ([Nature][2])
### 3) Point clinique majeur: la syphilis
Les recommandations du CDC citent la **pénicilline G benzathine (Bicillin L-A)** comme traitement de référence de la syphilis et insistent sur l’importance de la bonne formulation. ([질병통제예방센터][3])
### 4) Tolérance et allergie
Les effets indésirables peuvent inclure troubles digestifs; des réactions allergiques sont possibles, et les documents réglementaires mentionnent le risque rare mais grave d’anaphylaxie nécessitant une prise en charge urgente. ([nhs.uk][7])
[1]: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2023/050638s021lbl.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Penicillin G Potassium Injection, USP - accessdata.fda.gov"
[2]: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-39966-5?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Molecular basis of β-lactam antibiotic resistance ..."
[3]: https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/default.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com "STI Treatment Guidelines"
[4]: https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/syphilis.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Syphilis - STI Treatment Guidelines"
[5]: https://academic.oup.com/femsre/article/32/2/361/2684029?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Penicillin-binding proteins and β-lactam resistance"
[6]: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0223523420302816?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Penicillin binding protein 2a: An overview and a medicinal ..."
[7]: https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antibiotics/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Antibiotics"
[8]: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/resources/do-i-have-a-penicillin-allergy/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Do I have a penicillin allergy?"
[9]: https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antibiotics/side-effects/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Antibiotics - Side effects"
[10]: https://www.pfizermedical.com/patient/pfizerpen?utm_source=chatgpt.com "PFIZERPEN® (penicillin G potassium) Patient information"
[11]: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=91950983-4884-40d1-abd8-bcc953d61b7f&utm_source=chatgpt.com "Label: PENICILLIN G POTASSIUM injection, powder, for solution"
## 페니실린: 발견, 작용기전, 주요 종류, 임상 사용, 내성, 안전성
---
## English
### 1) What penicillin is
Penicillin is a family of **β-lactam antibiotics** originally derived from *Penicillium* fungi and now produced at industrial scale. It was the first widely used modern antibiotic and remains a cornerstone therapy for many infections when the causative bacteria are susceptible. ([FDA Access Data][1])
### 2) Why penicillin was a turning point (short history with the key “why”)
* **1928:** Alexander Fleming observed that a mold contaminant inhibited bacterial growth, leading to the penicillin concept.
* **1940s:** Florey, Chain, and colleagues enabled purification and clinical-scale use, transforming outcomes for wound infections, pneumonia, and sepsis in the antibiotic era.
This matters because penicillin demonstrated, for the first time at scale, that **selective toxicity**—killing bacteria without directly harming human cells—could be achieved by targeting a bacterial structure humans do not have (the peptidoglycan cell wall). ([Nature][2])
### 3) Mechanism of action (what it targets and what bacteria “feel”)
Penicillins bind to **penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs)**—enzymes involved in building and cross-linking **peptidoglycan**, an essential component of the bacterial cell wall. By inhibiting these enzymes, penicillins weaken the cell wall, leading to bacterial death (especially in actively dividing bacteria). ([Nature][2])
### 4) The penicillin “family tree” (practical classification)
Clinically, “penicillin” often means several related drugs with different spectra and dosing properties:
* **Natural penicillins**
* **Penicillin G** (IV/IM depending on salt/formulation)
* **Penicillin V** (oral)
* **Aminopenicillins** (broader Gram-negative coverage than natural penicillins)
* **Amoxicillin**, **ampicillin**
* **Anti-staphylococcal penicillins** (penicillinase-resistant)
* Examples vary by country (e.g., nafcillin/oxacillin/flucloxacillin)
* **Anti-pseudomonal penicillins**
* e.g., piperacillin (often combined with a β-lactamase inhibitor)
A key operational point: “penicillin” is not one drug; choice depends on organism, site of infection, and local resistance patterns.
### 5) What penicillin treats well (when bacteria are susceptible)
Penicillins are highly effective for many **streptococcal infections**, some **pneumococcal infections** (depending on resistance), and classic susceptible organisms. One of the most important modern “high-certainty” indications is **syphilis**, where **benzathine penicillin G (Bicillin L-A)** is first-line and, for some patients, the only recommended option in guidelines. ([질병통제예방센터][3])
**Why formulation matters (syphilis as the example):** CDC guidance emphasizes that selecting the appropriate penicillin preparation is critical and that certain combinations/oral penicillin preparations are **not** considered appropriate for syphilis treatment because drug levels at “sequestered sites” may be inadequate. ([질병통제예방센터][4])
### 6) Resistance: how bacteria defeat penicillins
The two most important resistance mechanisms are:
1. **β-lactamases (penicillinases):** enzymes that break the β-lactam ring, inactivating the drug.
2. **Altered PBPs:** bacteria change the target so penicillins bind poorly (a major theme in β-lactam resistance). ([OUP Academic][5])
A prominent example is **MRSA**, where PBP2a (encoded by mecA) enables cell wall synthesis despite many β-lactams. ([ScienceDirect][6])
### 7) Safety and adverse effects (what to watch and why it matters)
**Common side effects** (not necessarily allergy): gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, mild rash. ([nhs.uk][7])
**Allergic reactions:** Penicillin can cause allergic reactions ranging from hives to rare but severe **anaphylaxis**. Authoritative labeling warns that serious anaphylactic reactions require immediate emergency treatment (e.g., epinephrine and airway management) and that prior anaphylactic hypersensitivity to penicillin is a contraindication. ([FDA Access Data][1])
**A practical clinical nuance:** many people carry a “penicillin allergy” label that reflects side effects or childhood rashes rather than true allergy; NHS patient guidance distinguishes side effects from allergy, and hospital guidance notes that incorrect allergy labels can lead to less optimal antibiotic choices and worse outcomes. ([사우스티스 병원][8])
### 8) Practical tips that matter in real-world care (non-prescriptive, safety-oriented)
* **Do not use antibiotics for viral illnesses** (colds/flu) and do not save/share leftover antibiotics.
* **Tell clinicians about past reactions precisely** (hives, wheeze, throat tightness, fainting, timing after dose). This helps differentiate intolerance from true allergy. ([nhs.uk][9])
* **Antibiotic stewardship is part of safety:** inappropriate use drives resistance and reduces future effectiveness; FDA/labeling emphasizes culture/susceptibility and local epidemiology for empiric selection. ([pfizermedical.com][10])
---
## 한국어
### 1) 페니실린이란?
페니실린은 **β-락탐(β-lactam) 계열 항생제**의 한 “가족”으로, 세균의 세포벽 합성을 표적으로 삼아 세균을 사멸시키는 대표적 항생제군입니다. 단일 약이 아니라 여러 종류(제형·스펙트럼·투여경로가 다른 약들)로 구성됩니다. ([Nature][2])
### 2) 작용기전(핵심만 정확히)
페니실린은 **PBP(페니실린 결합 단백질)**에 결합하여 펩티도글리칸 교차결합에 관여하는 효소 작용을 억제합니다. 그 결과 세포벽이 약해지고, 증식 중인 세균에서 특히 치명적인 손상이 발생해 세균이 사멸합니다. ([Nature][2])
### 3) 종류(임상적으로 중요한 분류)
* **자연 페니실린:** 페니실린 G(주사), 페니실린 V(경구)
* **아미노페니실린:** 아목시실린, 암피실린(일부 그람음성 범위 확장)
* **항포도상구균 페니실린:** 페니실린분해효소에 비교적 안정(국가별 사용 약제 상이)
* **항녹농균 페니실린:** 예: 피페라실린(보통 β-락탐분해효소 억제제와 병용)
실무적으로는 “원인균/감염 부위/지역 내성”에 따라 같은 ‘페니실린’이라도 선택이 달라집니다.
### 4) 대표적 적응증과 ‘제형 선택’의 중요성(매독 사례)
페니실린은 감수성 세균에 대해 매우 강력하며, 그중 **매독 치료**에서 **벤자틴 페니실린 G(Bicillin L-A)**가 1차 권고로 강조됩니다. ([질병통제예방센터][3])
CDC 지침은 트레포네마가 특정 “은폐된 부위”에 존재할 수 있어 **적절한 페니실린 제형 선택이 필수**이며, 일부 혼합 제형/경구 페니실린 조합은 매독 치료에 적절하지 않다고 명시합니다. ([질병통제예방센터][4])
### 5) 내성(왜 듣던 약이 안 듣게 되는가)
핵심 메커니즘은 두 가지입니다.
* **β-락탐분해효소(페니실리나아제):** 약 구조를 분해해 비활성화
* **표적 변화(PBP 변화):** 약이 결합해야 할 PBP가 바뀌어 결합력이 떨어짐 ([OUP Academic][5])
MRSA는 PBP2a가 중요한 내성 결정인자로 제시됩니다. ([ScienceDirect][6])
### 6) 부작용·알레르기(오해가 잦은 영역)
* 흔한 부작용: 오심, 설사 등 위장관 증상, 가벼운 발진 등. ([nhs.uk][7])
* 알레르기: 두드러기·천명·목 조임 같은 반응이 있을 수 있고, 드물게 **아나필락시스**가 발생할 수 있습니다. FDA 라벨과 표준 안내문은 과거 심각한 과민반응 병력이 있으면 금기일 수 있으며, 중증 반응은 즉각적인 응급 처치가 필요하다고 경고합니다. ([FDA Access Data][1])
* 중요한 현실: NHS 자료는 “부작용”과 “알레르기”를 구분해야 한다고 설명하고, 병원 안내서는 잘못된 ‘페니실린 알레르기’ 라벨이 치료 선택을 악화시킬 수 있음을 지적합니다. ([사우스티스 병원][8])
### 7) 안전 중심 팁(처방 대체가 아닌, 위험을 줄이는 정보)
* 감기·독감 같은 바이러스성 질환에는 항생제가 도움이 되지 않습니다.
* 과거 반응이 있었다면 “언제/어떤 증상/투여 후 몇 분·몇 시간/호흡곤란 여부”를 구체적으로 전달하는 것이 안전에 직접적 도움이 됩니다. ([nhs.uk][9])
* 배양·감수성 결과와 지역 내성 정보를 반영해 항생제를 선택하는 것이 권장되며, 이는 내성 억제와 치료 성공률에 직결됩니다. ([FDA Access Data][1])
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## 日本語
### 1) ペニシリンとは
ペニシリンは **β-ラクタム系抗菌薬**の一群で、細菌の細胞壁合成を阻害して殺菌的に作用します。単一の薬ではなく、複数の薬剤・製剤（G、V、アミノペニシリンなど）の総称です。 ([Nature][2])
### 2) 作用機序
β-ラクタムは **PBP**（ペニシリン結合タンパク）を標的としてペプチドグリカン形成を阻害し、増殖中の細菌で細胞壁破綻を引き起こします。 ([Nature][2])
### 3) 重要な臨床ポイント（梅毒）
CDCは梅毒に対してベンザチン・ペニシリンG（Bicillin L-A）を第一選択としており、製剤選択が重要で、特定の組み合わせ製剤や経口ペニシリンが不適切になり得る点を強調しています。 ([질병통제예방센터][3])
### 4) 安全性（アレルギー）
ペニシリンはアレルギー反応を起こし得て、まれにアナフィラキシーがあり、添付文書では緊急対応が必要とされています。 ([DailyMed][11])
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## Español
### 1) Qué es la penicilina
La penicilina es una familia de antibióticos **β-lactámicos** que actúan contra bacterias susceptibles interfiriendo en la síntesis de la pared celular. ([Nature][2])
### 2) Mecanismo
Los β-lactámicos se unen a **proteínas fijadoras de penicilina (PBP)** implicadas en la formación del peptidoglicano; al inhibirlas, la pared se debilita y la bacteria muere, especialmente cuando está dividiéndose. ([Nature][2])
### 3) Un uso emblemático: sífilis
Las guías del CDC destacan la **penicilina G benzatina (Bicillin L-A)** como tratamiento de primera línea para la sífilis y recalcan que la elección de la formulación es crítica. ([질병통제예방센터][3])
### 4) Seguridad: efectos y alergia
Los antibióticos pueden causar efectos gastrointestinales y, en algunos casos, reacciones alérgicas; el etiquetado oficial advierte sobre anafilaxia y contraindicación en antecedentes de hipersensibilidad grave. ([nhs.uk][7])
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## Français
### 1) Définition
La pénicilline désigne une famille d’antibiotiques **β-lactamines** efficaces contre des bactéries sensibles, en ciblant la construction de la paroi bactérienne. ([Nature][2])
### 2) Mécanisme d’action
Les β-lactamines inhibent des enzymes de type **PBP** participant à la synthèse du peptidoglycane. L’inhibition fragilise la paroi et conduit à une action bactéricide, surtout sur les bactéries en croissance. ([Nature][2])
### 3) Point clinique majeur: la syphilis
Les recommandations du CDC citent la **pénicilline G benzathine (Bicillin L-A)** comme traitement de référence de la syphilis et insistent sur l’importance de la bonne formulation. ([질병통제예방센터][3])
### 4) Tolérance et allergie
Les effets indésirables peuvent inclure troubles digestifs; des réactions allergiques sont possibles, et les documents réglementaires mentionnent le risque rare mais grave d’anaphylaxie nécessitant une prise en charge urgente. ([nhs.uk][7])
[1]: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2023/050638s021lbl.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Penicillin G Potassium Injection, USP - accessdata.fda.gov"
[2]: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-39966-5?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Molecular basis of β-lactam antibiotic resistance ..."
[3]: https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/default.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com "STI Treatment Guidelines"
[4]: https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/syphilis.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Syphilis - STI Treatment Guidelines"
[5]: https://academic.oup.com/femsre/article/32/2/361/2684029?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Penicillin-binding proteins and β-lactam resistance"
[6]: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0223523420302816?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Penicillin binding protein 2a: An overview and a medicinal ..."
[7]: https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antibiotics/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Antibiotics"
[8]: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/resources/do-i-have-a-penicillin-allergy/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Do I have a penicillin allergy?"
[9]: https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antibiotics/side-effects/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Antibiotics - Side effects"
[10]: https://www.pfizermedical.com/patient/pfizerpen?utm_source=chatgpt.com "PFIZERPEN® (penicillin G potassium) Patient information"
[11]: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=91950983-4884-40d1-abd8-bcc953d61b7f&utm_source=chatgpt.com "Label: PENICILLIN G POTASSIUM injection, powder, for solution"