In the treatment of prostatitis, drug therapy is most often prescribed. During its passage, the patient must take medications of different categories. Some are intended to eliminate the symptoms that cause discomfort, while others intentionally act directly on the affected gland, removing the most important thing - the underlying cause. At the same time, the drugs differ in the strength of the effect, as some are intended to eliminate the acute, while others are against the chronic. Let’s take a look at the most popular medications used to treat prostate inflammation.
Types of medicines for prostatitis
All medications prescribed by a doctor can be roughly divided into several categories according to the method of administration:
- Tablets and capsules- taken orally, moderately absorbed by the body, in the case of capsules, absorption occurs much faster because all components arrive at the destination after a short period of time after gelatinousthe shell melts.
- Injections- these can be both liquid and powder preparations, which are subsequently diluted in a working fluid, usually an anesthetic, given intramuscularly or intravenously, and the effect can be noticed after a few minutes. . .
- Rectal suppositories (suppositories)- have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and analgesic effects, are given to the patient in the rectum when he is on his side, and in this position should be spent about half an hour to completely dissolve and absorb the drug.
- Instillations- a group of drugs that have the maximum positive effect only in the case of direct entry into the affected prostate area, the method is used in hospital conditions, since the introduction is done through the urethra.
- Microenemas- Generally, non-drug medications, such as herbal decoctions, are not able to replace drug therapy, but can be a good pain reliever or prevention drug.
It should be borne in mind that some types of drugs can be sold in several forms at once, for example tablets and suppositories, so the doctor who must do so must state.
The most popular drugs for the treatment of prostatitis
Treating prostatitis with medication is a rather complex procedure that requires the doctor to choose the right medication that will not only alleviate the pain and eliminate other symptoms manifestations, but also help eliminate the underlying cause of the disease. The disease itself can also have different origins, manifest itself in acute or chronic forms and provide a wide range of inconveniences for the patient, limiting him both in natural affairs and to complete infertility.
Classic tablets, intramuscular injections and suppositories for rectal administration can be used in the treatment of prostatitis. The choice of drug directly depends on the need for urgency of delivery of its components to the affected organ.
Additional tools
The treatment of prostatitis is not limited to a list of several drugs. Specialists can use other types of drugs of different categories.
Fluoroquinolones
Fluoroquinolones are antibacterial drugs used to treat tuberculous prostatitis. These agents are used in a complex manner, and the patient may be prescribed a course consisting of four or more drugs at once.
Cephalosporini
Cephalosporins are antimicrobial drugs that target certain types of bacteria.
Such drugs can have a broad and targeted spectrum of action, and the need to use one or the other means directly depends on the form of the disease and the cause of its occurrence.Macrolides
Macrolides are rarely used in the treatment of prostatitis because they are intended to fight certain types of bacteria, such as mycoplasma and chlamydia. Otherwise, a disease like chlamydia often accompanies prostatitis, so doctors prescribe several tests at once to identify prostate problems in the early stages.
In acute manifestations of prostatitis, the doctor may prescribe several drugs of different categories at once. This approach allows you to deal effectively with both the symptoms and the disease itself.
Analgesics
The vast majority of analgesics are prescribed in the presence of acute pain syndrome, which is an integral companion of chronic, but more often worsened forms of prostatitis. The use of drugs belonging to this group outside of drug therapy aimed at eliminating the disease is strictly not recommended, because the body quickly gets used to them, and to achieve an analgesic effect will require increasing the dose, which can adversely affect the liver and kidneys. The course of analgesics is prescribed on an individual basis.
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 reduce pressure in the pelvic area. These medications help alleviate the feeling of discomfort and normalize the urination process.
Immunomodulators
Such preparations basically contain natural ingredients, in the case of prostatitis - extracts based on prostate tissue of bovine prostate. Regardless of the drug, they all have a common principle of action, which allows:
- to slow down the flow of inflammatory processes;
- to increase the tone of smooth muscles and bladder walls;
- to reduce the chance of blood clots forming;
- improve blood circulation in the prostate;
- reduce prostate volume.
Immunomodulators can be used for a number of diseases, including chronic prostatitis, acute non-infectious prostatitis, prostate adenoma.
In addition, such agents are actively used for prophylactic purposes, which helps to avoid the occurrence of the disease or its recurrence.
Vitamins and supplements
Agents that fall into these categories can reduce inflammation, improve fluid drainage, and get rid of congestion. The need for such drugs is also due to insufficient intake of useful nutrients, especially during antibiotics.
Prostatitis is a rather complex disease that should only be treated by a real specialist. Self-medication is strictly not recommended, because with this approach there is a high proportion of the likelihood of complications in the form of infertility, impotence, and even the risk of developing cancer increases. The use of prostatitis medications 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-medication is complicated by the impossibility of making an accurate diagnosis, because it requires appropriate equipment and knowledge.
It should also be borne in mind that most drugs used to treat prostatitis are quite toxic, and some species are simply incompatible. If you feel pain in the pelvic area during urination, urination or ejaculation, go to the toilet often and you cannot empty your bladder normally, do not take any risks - visit your doctor. Thus, not only will you prevent the unfavorable course of the disease, but you will be able to avoid the development of its chronic form, with which you will have to live a lifetime. In addition, your sexual function will not be impaired, and with timely treatment you will be able to get completely normal and healthy offspring.