Inflammation of the prostate brings a lot of unpleasant sensations to a man, makes him suffer both physically and psychologically. Launched prostatitis can lead to dangerous consequences, up to infertility, the development of benign and malignant tumors in the tissues of the organ, complete impotence. Therefore, a timely visit to a doctor plays an important role, establishing the causes of the inflammatory process and competent therapy. Today in the pharmacological market there are a variety of effective drugs and remedies for the treatment of prostatitis, which differ in their action, effectiveness and price.
Successful cure of prostatitis is achieved only through an integrated approach, which includes the use of drugs, diet, physiotherapy methods, the use of folk recipes, elimination of provoking factors and theelimination of the causes of the pathological process. Drug therapy, in turn, includes the use of drugs aimed at eliminating various problems. Drugs for the treatment of inflammation of the prostate come in different dosage forms, they can combine several actions at once.
Dosage forms of drugs for prostatitis
Medicines for prostatitis come in the following dosage forms:
- tablets or capsules;
- injection drugs;
- rectal suppositories;
- microclysters and instillations.
The latter can be made both on the basis of natural ingredients and on the use of drugs.
Pills
You cannot do without pills in the treatment of prostatitis. Treatment of chronic prostatitis in humans can be carried out using other dosage forms, but only during periods of remission. During an exacerbation, you will need to take pills. Since most often the inflammatory process in the prostate is provoked by infectious agents, the treatment necessarily includes the use of various types of antibiotics. Also, in the treatment of all types of prostatitis, the following groups of drugs can be used, prescribed according to the indications in each specific case:
- alpha-blockers;
- non-stereoid anti-inflammatory drugs;
- muscle relaxants; pain relievers
- ;
- diuretics;
- hormonal preparations;
- immunostimulants.
In addition, complex preparations have been developed which have a combined effect on prostatitis.
Antibiotics
Such drugs are needed in almost all cases of acute prostatitis, caused by pathogenic microorganisms. When the inflammation is caused by congestion of the pelvic organs, antibiotics can also be used if the tests reveal the activity of the so-called non-specific or opportunistic microflora.
Self-medication with antibiotics, uncontrolled intake, the use of such drugs on the advice of friends or the Internet is strictly prohibited. To determine which drugs are needed in a particular case, only a qualified physician can be based on the results of the test. Some patients require a combination of several types of antibiotics. The determination of the type of drug, doses, dosage regimens and duration of treatment is the sole responsibility of the urologist.
The following groups of antibiotics can be used in the treatment of prostatitis:
- fluoroquinolones- destroy the DNA synthesis of cells of pathogenic microorganisms, thereby suppressing their vital activity;
- tetracyclines- broad-spectrum antibiotics that suppress pathogenic microflora, rather difficult for patients to tolerate;
- cephalosporins- damage the cell membranes of pathogenic microorganisms, interfering with their life and reproduction, these antibiotics have a lot of side effects, negatively affect the condition of the gastrointestinal tract, they are therefore almost never prescribed as tablets and it is recommended that they be administered intramuscularly;
- penicillins- block the synthesis of the protein necessary for microorganisms to build cellular structures, these funds, unlike the previous ones, have almost no side effects and are taken in the formtablets;
- macrolides- drugs with the lowest toxicity to the human body, are very well tolerated by patients, but are rarely prescribed due to unproven efficacy in the treatment of prostatitis.
The need to take antibiotics according to certain schedules and at certain dosages is due to the peculiarities of their action. Only after reaching a certain concentration, which must be replenished at regular intervals, the drug substances begin to suppressively affect the pathogenic microflora. It takes ten days to a month to destroy it completely. If the course is not completed, as some patients do, when they feel well, infectious agents can remain in the body, develop resistance to drugs and, under certain conditions, start to multiply again.
Alpha-adrenergic receptor blockers
This group of medicines is prescribed for severe urinary tract problems to relax the smooth muscles of the bladder and urethra.
Alpha-adrenergic blockers differ in their action - some act on receptors selectively, others do not have this selectivity.
Many alpha blockers are hypotensive, so they are not prescribed for patients with low blood pressure. They have almost no side effects, they prevent the back flow of urine and prevent reinfection of the prostate.
Analgesics and antispasmodics
With a pronounced pain syndrome, especially with an inflammatory-purulent course of prostatitis, you can not do without painkillers. The pain in prostatitis is so intense that the patient cannot even touch the affected area. Most pain relievers do not affect the area of pain, but relieve the sensitivity of the brain centers in the cortex. Therefore, it is not worth using them regularly, they do not provide any real help in solving the problem.
Antispasmodics have another effect. These drugs relax the smooth muscles of the organs, relieve spasms.
Anti-inflammatory
These drugs are aimed at eliminating inflammation, reducing swelling in the affected area, having antipyretic and analgesic effects, facilitating urination, but most often the inflammation is removed with suppositories and microclysters.
Preparations based on herbal ingredients
Natural preparations are recommended for use in chronic forms of the disease. They require a long administration, but they are able to improve the function of the prostate, suppress the activity of pathogenic microflora, strengthen the immune system, which suffers from a long fight with infections.
Injectables
Several types of antibiotics are recommended for intramuscular administration in prostatitis.
The most effective remedy for inflammation of the prostate, produced in solutions for intramuscular injection, is a special preparation that has a complex effect: relieves swelling, improves the circulation of fluids in the affected area, relieves linflammation, increases the tone of smooth muscles, strengthens the immune system.
Rectal candles
Rectal suppositories are considered to be the most effective way to relieve pain and inflammation. Their effectiveness is due to the fact that they bypass the bloodstream, liver and gastrointestinal tract, directly entering the affected area. Doctors recommend to use in the treatment of prostatitis:
- ichthyol candles; candles
- with medicine;
- propolis candles.
Injection directly into the rectum, located next to the inflamed area, allows rapid action of the suppositories. This treatment has the following effects:
- quickly relieves pain syndrome;
- relieves swelling and inflammation;
- improves blood circulation in the affected area;
- prostate function is restored;
- the pathogenic microflora is destroyed; The
- urination process is restored.
Suppositories are recommended for all forms of prostatitis.
Microclysters and instillations
Just like rectal suppositories, microclysters and instillations allow rapid delivery of active substances directly into the inflamed organ.
Procedures can be carried out with the use of solutions of medicinal preparations, decoctions and alcoholic tinctures of medicinal herbs, natural oils.
Conclusion
Before taking any medicine for prostatitis, you should consult your doctor and have a full examination. Drug therapy is very effective, but if a man does not change his habits and eliminate the effect of provoking factors, prostatitis will return very soon, even with successful treatment.