In the treatment of prostatitis, drug therapy is most often prescribed. During his passage, the patient must take drugs of different categories. Some are designed to eliminate the symptoms that cause discomfort, while others deliberately act directly on the affected gland, eliminating the most important thing - the root cause. At the same time, drugs differ in the strength of their impact, since some are designed to eliminate acute, while others are against chronic. Let's look at the most popular drugs used in the treatment of inflammation of the prostate.
Types of drugs for prostatitis
All drugs prescribed by the attending physician can be divided into several categories according to the method of application:
- Tablets and capsules- taken orally, moderately absorbed by the body, in the case of capsules, absorption occurs much faster, since all components reach their destination soon after the gelatin shell dissolves.
- Injections- it can be liquid and powder preparations, which are then diluted in a working fluid, usually an anesthetic, administered intramuscularly or intravenously, and the effect can be noticeable after a few minutes.
- Rectal suppositories (candles)- have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and analgesic effects, are injected into the rectum of the patient when he is on his side, and in this position he must spend about half an hour so that the drug is completely dissolved and absorbed.
- Instillations- a group of drugs that has the maximum positive effect only when directly entering the affected prostate area, the method is used in a hospital, since the introduction is through the urethra.
- Microclysters- as a rule, this includes non-drug drugs, for example, herbal decoctions, they cannot replace drug therapy, but can be a good way to eliminate pain or prevent it.
It should be noted that some types of drugs can be sold in several forms at once, for example, tablets and suppositories, so the attending physician should indicate this feature without fail.
The most popular drugs for the treatment of prostatitis
Treatment of prostatitis with drugs is a rather complicated procedure that requires the doctor to select the right drugs that will not only relieve pain and eliminate other symptoms accompanied by manifestations, but also help eliminate the root cause of the disease. The disease itself can also have a different origin, manifest itself in acute or chronic forms, and deliver the patient the most various inconveniences, limiting him both in natural matters and leading to complete sterility.
In the treatment of prostatitis, classic tablets, intramuscular injections and rectal suppositories can be used. The choice of the drug directly depends on the need for the urgency of the delivery of its components to the affected organ.
Do not take care! The main drug should be prescribed exclusively by the attending physician.
Additional Funds
The treatment of prostatitis is not limited to a single drug. Specialists can also use other types of drugs from different categories.
Fluoroquinolones
Fluoroquinolones are antibacterial drugs used in the treatment of prostatitis of tuberculous origin. These funds are used in a complex, and the patient can be prescribed a course of four or more drugs at once.
Cephalosporins
Cephalosporins are antimicrobials designed to fight specific types of bacteria.
These drugs can have both a broad and directed spectrum of action, and the need to use a particular agent directly depends on the form of the disease and the cause of its occurrence.
Macrolides
Macrolides in the treatment of prostatitis are rarely used, as they are intended to fight certain types of bacteria, such as mycoplasma and chlamydia. By the way, a disease such as chlamydia is often accompanied by prostatitis, so doctors prescribe several tests at once to identify prostate problems in the early stages.
In acute manifestations of prostatitis, the attending physician can prescribe several drugs of different categories at once. This approach allows you to effectively treat both the symptoms and the disease itself.
Painkillers
The vast majority of painkillers are prescribed in the presence of acute pain syndrome, which is an integral part of chronic, but more often acute forms of prostatitis. The use of drugs belonging to this group, outside the framework of drug therapy aimed at eliminating the disease, is strictly not recommended, since the body quickly gets used to them, and in order to achieve an analgesic effect, an increase in the dose will benecessary, which can harm the liver and kidneys. The course of painkillers is prescribed on an individual basis.
Alpha blockers and muscle relaxants
The main task of these groups of drugs is to relieve the tension of the spastic muscles of the bladder, urethral canal, and also to reduce pressure in the pelvic region. These remedies help get rid of the feeling of discomfort and normalize the processes of urination.
Immunomodulators
These drugs mainly contain natural ingredients, in the case of prostatitis - extracts from the tissues of the prostate gland of cattle. Whatever the drug, they all have a common principle of action, allowing:
- slow down the course of inflammatory processes;
- increase the tone of smooth muscles and bladder walls;
- minimize the possibility of blood clots;
- improve blood circulation in the prostate area;
- reduce the size of the prostate.
Immunomodulators can be used in a number of diseases, including chronic prostatitis, acute non-infectious prostatitis, prostate adenoma.
In addition, these funds are actively used for preventive purposes, which helps to avoid the onset of the disease or its relapse.
Organic vitamins and supplements
Means that fall into these categories can reduce inflammation, improve fluid flow, and relieve congestion. The need for such drugs is also due to insufficient supply of beneficial nutrients in the body, especially during antibiotics.
Prostatitis is a rather complex disease, the treatment of which should be treated only by a real specialist. Self-selection of drugs is strictly not recommended, since with this approach there is a high proportion of the risk of complications in the form of infertility, impotence, and even increases the risk of developing cancer. The use of remedies for prostatitis without consulting a doctor can lead to the fact that it will be impossible to get rid of the disease without surgical intervention. In addition, self-treatment is complicated by the impossibility of making an accurate diagnosis, since this requires appropriate equipment and knowledge.
It should also be remembered that most of the drugs used in the treatment of prostatitis are quite toxic, and some types are simply incompatible. If you feel pain in the pelvic region during urination, defecation or ejaculation, go to the toilet often and cannot empty your bladder normally, it is not worth the risk - see a doctor. Thus, you will not only prevent the unfavorable course of the disease, but also prevent the development of its chronic form, with which you will have to live all your life. In addition, your sexual function will not be impaired, and with timely treatment you can have completely normal and healthy offspring.