In the treatment of prostatitis, drug therapy is most often prescribed. During its passage, the patient must take drugs of various categories. Some are designed to eliminate the symptoms that cause discomfort, while others purposefully act directly on the affected gland, eliminating most importantly - the root cause. At the same time, the drugs differ in the strength of their effects, as 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 administration:
- Tablets and capsules- taken orally, it is moderately absorbed by the body, in the case of capsules, absorption is much faster, since all components reach their destination shortly after the dissolution of the gelatin shell.
- injections- these can be both liquid and powder preparations, which are further diluted in a working liquid, usually an anesthetic, are administered intramuscularly or intravenously, and the effect can be noticed after a few minutes.
- Rectal suppositories (candles)- have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and analgesic effects, they are injected into the patient's rectum when he is on his side, and in this position he must spend about half an hour so that the medicine is completely dissolved and absorbed.
- Instillations- a group of drugs that have a maximum positive effect only when directly entering the area of the affected prostate gland, the method is used in a hospital, since the introduction is carried out through the urethra.
- Micro enemas- as a rule, this includes non-medicinal drugs, for example, herbal decoctions, they are not able to replace drug therapy, but they can be a good way to eliminate pain or prevent it.
It is worth noting that some types of drugs can be sold in several forms at once, for example, tablets and suppositories, so the attending physician must indicate this characteristic without fail.
The most popular drugs for the treatment of prostatitis
Treatment of prostatitis with drugs is a rather complex procedure that requires the doctor to choose the right drugs that will not only relieve pain and eliminate other symptoms with manifestations, but also help eliminate the main cause of the disease. The disease itself can also have a different origin, manifest itself in acute or chronic forms and deliver the most diverse set of inconveniences to the patient, limiting him both in natural matters and leading to complete infertility.
Classic tablets, intramuscular injections and rectal suppositories can be used in the treatment of prostatitis. The choice of the drug depends directly on the need to urgently deliver its components to the affected organ.
Do not self-medicate! The main drug should be prescribed exclusively by the attending physician.
Additional funds
Treatment of prostatitis is not limited to one drug. Specialists can also use other types of drugs from different categories.
Fluoroquinolones
Fluoroquinolones are antibacterial drugs used to treat prostatitis of tuberculous origin. These agents are used in a complex and the patient may be prescribed a course consisting of four or more drugs at once.
Cephalosporins
Cephalosporins are antimicrobials designed to fight specific types of bacteria.
Such drugs can be both broad-spectrum and targeted, and the need for the use of a specific 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, because they are designed 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 problems with the prostate gland in the early stages.
In acute manifestations of prostatitis, the attending physician may prescribe several drugs from different categories at once. This approach allows you to effectively deal with both the symptoms and the disease itself.
Analgesics
The majority of analgesics are prescribed in the presence of acute pain syndrome, which is an inseparable companion 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 to achieve an analgesic effect, an increase in the dose will be necessary, which can affectadverse to the liver and kidneys. The course of analgesics is prescribed individually.
Alpha blockers and muscle relaxants
The main task of these groups of drugs is to relieve tension from the spasmodic muscles of the bladder, urethral canal, as well as to reduce pressure in the pelvic area. These means help to get rid of the feeling of discomfort and normalize urination processes.
Immunomodulators
Such drugs mainly contain natural ingredients, in the case of prostatitis - extracts based on tissues of the prostate gland of cattle. Regardless of the drug, they all have a common principle of action, which allows:
- slow down the course of inflammatory processes;
- increasing the tone of smooth muscles and bladder walls;
- minimizing the possibility of blood clots;
- improvement of blood circulation in the area of the prostate;
- decrease in prostate size.
Immunomodulators can be used in a number of diseases, including chronic prostatitis, acute non-infectious prostatitis, prostate adenoma.
In addition, such means are actively used for preventive purposes, which helps to avoid the occurrence of the disease or its recurrence.
Vitamins and biological supplements
Remedies that fall into these categories can reduce inflammation, improve fluid drainage, and relieve congestion. The need for such drugs is also due to insufficient intake of useful nutrients in the body, especially during the course of antibiotics.
Prostatitis is a rather complex disease, the treatment of which should be dealt with only by a true specialist. Independent selection of drugs is strictly not recommended, since with this approach there is a high probability of complications in the form of infertility, impotence and even increases the risk of developing cancer. Using drugs for prostatitis without consulting a doctor can lead to the fact that it will be impossible to get rid of the disease without surgery. In addition, self-treatment is complicated by the inability to make an accurate diagnosis, as this requires appropriate equipment and knowledge.
It is also necessary to remember 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 area during urination, defecation or ejaculation, often go to the toilet and cannot empty your bladder normally, it is not worth the risk - consult a doctor. Thus, you will not only prevent the unfavorable course of the disease, but also avoid the development of its chronic form, which you will have to live with for the rest of your life. In addition, your sexual function will not be impaired, and with timely treatment, you will be able to have a completely normal and healthy offspring.