Antihistamines
Class Summary
These agents are for mild-to-severe reactions.
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl, Benylin)
Diphenhydramine is used for symptomatic relief of symptoms caused by release of histamine in allergic reactions.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Class Summary
These agents relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
Ibuprofen (Ibuprin, Advil, Motrin)
Ibuprofen inhibits inflammatory reactions and pain by decreasing prostaglandin synthesis.
Corticosteroids
Class Summary
These agents have anti-inflammatory properties and cause profound and varied metabolic effects. Corticosteroids modify the body's immune response to diverse stimuli. A short course may be used for severe local reactions.
Prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone, Sterapred)
Prednisone may decrease inflammation by reversing increased capillary permeability and suppressing PMN activity. Many dosing regimens have been used.
Anaphylaxis treatment kit
Class Summary
This agent is used for anaphylaxis reactions.
Epinephrine (EpiPen, Adrenalin)
Epinephrine is the drug of choice for treating anaphylactoid reactions. It has alpha-agonist effects that include increased peripheral vascular resistance, reversed peripheral vasodilatation, systemic hypotension, and vascular permeability. Beta-agonist effects of epinephrine include bronchodilatation, chronotropic cardiac activity, and positive inotropic effects.
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Imported fire ant national distribution map. From http://fireant.tamu.edu. Reproduced with permission from B.M. Drees, Texas Imported Fire Ant Project Coordinator, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.
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Red imported fire ant worker. From http://fireant.tamu.edu. Reproduced with permission from B.M. Drees, Texas Imported Fire Ant Project Coordinator, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.
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Fire ant mound in lawn. From http://fireant.tamu.edu. Reproduced with permission from B.M. Drees, Texas Imported Fire Ant Project Coordinator, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.
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Venom sac and stinger of a fire ant. From http://fireant.tamu.edu. Reproduced with permission from B.M. Drees, Texas Imported Fire Ant Project Coordinator, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.
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Fire ant worker biting and stinging. From http://fireant.tamu.edu. Reproduced with permission from B.M. Drees, Texas Imported Fire Ant Project Coordinator, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.
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Pustules and blisters formed following fire ant stings on the arm. From http://fireant.tamu.edu. Reproduced with permission from B.M. Drees, Texas Imported Fire Ant Project Coordinator, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.
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Pustules and blisters formed following fire ant stings on the hand. From http://fireant.tamu.edu. Reproduced with permission from B.M. Drees, Texas Imported Fire Ant Project Coordinator, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.
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Fire ant bites on the foot.
