Representatives of the stronger sex in adulthood often suffer from disorders of the genitourinary system. The reasons for the appearance of unpleasant symptoms are very different, so it can be dangerous to choose a drug for prostatitis in men on your own.
Diseases of an inflammatory nature require an integrated approach, as well as diagnostic studies to prescribe the appropriate treatment.
Prostatitis and its manifestations
One of the most common diseases in men is prostatitis, it occurs in almost a fifth representative of the stronger sex after 40 years. The disease brings many inconveniences and does not allow a man to live his life fully. The disease appears due to alcohol abuse, a sedentary lifestyle, malnutrition or promiscuous sexual activity.
The main manifestations of the disease are:
- Intense tightness pain in the lower abdomen.
- Disturbance of the excretory system.
- Frequent urge to urinate, especially at night.
- Unpleasant sensations or pain during sex.
- Erectile dysfunction or temporary impotence.
- Foreign matter in the urine (blood or pus).
Prostate problems appear suddenly or develop over a short period of time (most often within a week). Fearing to go to a specialist, many men seek suitable medication for prostatitis without a doctor's recommendation. The pharmacy now offers a wide variety of drugs, and in most cases they do not need a prescription to sell them (with the exception of antibiotics). When looking for the right medicine, it should be remembered that improper treatment or untimely seeking help from a doctor can lead to a complication of the disease. As a result, prostate adenoma, cancer, infertility, and impotence easily develop.
The main methods of treatment
Modern pharmacology offers a wide variety of drugs and drugs in the fight against prostatitis. All of them differ in composition, form of release and patterns of use. The specialist prescribes drugs for the treatment of chronic prostatitis or in the acute phase, after the patient has undergone a diagnostic examination. You will have to do a blood test, a urine test, an ultrasound.
At the initial stage of the disease, when the causative agent of the inflammatory process has not been identified, broad-spectrum drugs are prescribed. After receiving the test results, therapy is adjusted, and antibiotics are replaced with more specialized drugs.
What is the best medicine for prostatitis? A specialist will help you choose the drug, focusing on the type of disease.
Some examples of common treatment regimens:
- Acute stage of infectious prostatitis (caused by E. coli, Klebsiella, enterococcus, pseudomonas). In this situation, an antibiotic from the group of cephalosporins or tetracyclines is prescribed. To relieve symptoms, pain relievers are used, as well as local suppositories. Complex therapy lasts 2 weeks.
- Chronic form. Medicines prescribed in the form of suppositories or capsules for prostatitis according to a certain scheme. Antibiotics only with exacerbation of the disease, at the stage of remission only phytopreparations.
- Latent prostatitis. Antibacterial therapy is prescribed for 14 days, as well as suppositories for local action on the inflammatory process. If the disease does not cause inconvenience, antispasmodics and pain relievers will not be necessary.
- Non-infectious prostatitis. Medicines to normalize the flow of urine, as well as antispasmodics to eliminate urethral spasms and edema. Pain syndrome is relieved by pain relievers. The duration of treatment is 14 days.
The effectiveness of treatment largely depends not only on which drugs to take for prostatitis, but also on the correctly selected treatment regimen and method of action. The complex is selected by a specialist, taking into account the need to influence the prostate and the inflammatory process in a certain way.
The main groups of drugs used by urologists in the treatment of prostatitis:
- Antibiotics.
- Nonsteroidal drugs.
- Analgesics.
- Immunomodulators.
- Homeopathy and medicinal plants.
The doctor prescribes several types of pills at once or adds candles with the desired properties to the injections. It is the integrated approach (the use of drugs of different actions) that allows you to achieve a good result and effectively cope with the disease. Some medicines will need to be taken until symptoms subside, others will need to be taken completely. It is necessary to strictly follow all the recommendations of the doctor and not to violate the established treatment regimen.
Antibacterial drugs
Any inflammatory process is suppressed in the body by antibiotics. Prostatitis caused by infection is no exception. The specialist, after receiving the results of tests, a visual examination, palpation of the prostate and questioning of the patient, prescribes a course of antibacterial agents.
An appropriate group is selected depending on the type of disease:
- Fluoroquinols.Used for the treatment of a disease which has run into a chronic form, as well as severe stages. These drugs are effective with few side effects. They quickly relieve inflammation and inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria.
- Tetracyclines.Used to treat the acute phase of the disease. The main contraindications for use are leukopenia, as well as renal pathology, a possible manifestation of an allergic reaction.
- Penicillins.May cause unwanted side effects such as drowsiness, dermatitis, lethargy, tinnitus and headache. Therefore, it is used with caution in people with chronic kidney and liver disease.
Modern drugs quickly begin to act on the problem area, allowing you to cope with the inflammatory process within a few days. The urologist prescribes an antibiotic for prostatitis, taking into account the patient's state of health, the nature of the disease, as well as age. The specialist takes into account the rating of proven good drugs, as well as the latest developments in the market.
Nonsteroidal drugs
Anti-inflammatory drugs for the treatment of prostatitis can quickly relieve groin pain, reduce inflammation, and provide significant disease relief. Immediately after taking it, after a few hours, the patient notes a decrease in pain, discomfort and normalization of urination. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs lower muscle tone in the groin area and thus improve well-being.
Many patients, seeing changes for the better, neglect to take other drugs than to make their condition worse. It should be understood that these drugs are drunk in combination with antibiotics and other means.
Alpha blockers for pain relief
Medicines in this category are prescribed to relax muscles and improve urine flow. These drugs are present in almost all treatment regimens, regardless of the form of the disease (acute phase, chronic stage). It should be remembered that the drugs themselves are no longer aimed at treating, but only at blocking and eliminating the main unpleasant manifestations that do not allow a person to live normally.
Immunomodulators to support the body
In the acute phase or the chronic form of prostatitis, one cannot do without drugs that increase the body's defenses. Modulators have an effect on cellular and humoral immunity and contribute to the body's resistance to infections, increase the general tone and normalize many processes.
Medicines in this group of medicines are used in combination with other medicines and already have an effect in the first hours after administration.
Homeopathy and medicinal plants
Herbal remedies or homeopathy are as popular as any other type of medicine. They are safe for the body and at the same time are just as effective.
Medicines are available as suppositories or tablets. They are sold freely, without medical prescription. Before taking it, it is important to read the instructions carefully and follow the recommended doses.
Prostatitis Drug Formulary
All drugs presented in pharmacies differ in their form of release. Not everyone knows what is special about choosing one or another species. It is more convenient to drink tablets, but the injections work faster and allow a sufficient concentration of the active substance to reach the site of inflammation more quickly.
The following forms of drugs are most commonly prescribed by specialists:
- Injections.One of the best forms of treatment, although it comes with quite unpleasant sensations when injecting. Any regimen of treatment for prostatitis almost always begins with the appointment of the injections.
- Rectal candles.Due to the local action, it is this form of medicine that can quickly relieve pain, relieve inflammation, and activate blood circulation. Suppositories for prostatitis can be with antibiotics, and also contain a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug or anesthetic.
- Pills.The most convenient form to use because it is accepted quickly. But through the stomach, drugs enter the bloodstream more poorly, and the effect may not be the same as with other forms of drugs.
The method of treatment and the form of release of the drug by the doctor is selected depending on the general condition of the patient, as well as the need for a certain effect. If the treatment was not chosen correctly or if the patient did not follow the established admission schedule, the treatment regimen, then prostatitis takes a chronic form. This form of the disease is more difficult to treat and can lead to serious consequences. Therefore, in case of problems with the prostate, one should not self-medicate, but immediately contact competent specialists who will take into account all the characteristics of the body and prescribe the appropriate treatment.