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Insect Bites (cont.)

Medications

Severe reactions are treated with injections of epinephrine and an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl). Steroids (drugs in the cortisone family) are also usually given. Oral antibiotics may be given for infected bite wounds. For seriously ill people, an IV will be started, oxygen given, and a heart monitor used until the symptoms have improved.



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