Despite the fact that the problem of inflammation of the prostate gland is recognized as the most serious for the male population, drugs and medicines for the treatment of chronic prostatitis allow you to quickly get rid of this problem. It is worth understanding the types of drugs in more detail.
Types of drugs for chronic prostatitis
Pharmacies offer the following range of medicines:
- Oral agents.These include tablets and capsules. They differ from each other only in that the latter have a gelatin shell, inside which the drug is contained in the form of powder, and the tablets are characterized by a thick consistency. Both drugs are taken before, during or after meals. Some medicines should be taken with water.
- Injections or injectable solutions.Medicines used in chronic prostatitis are administered both intramuscularly and intravenously. This ensures immediate action of the product.
- Candles.They are taken in a course of treatment from 5 to 10 days and also have a large number of positive effects. These include analgesic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Suppositories are applied only when the patient is lying on his side; you should lie in this position for another 30 minutes after inserting the suppository. During this time, all substances have time to be absorbed and assimilated.
- Instillations.This method of treatment is rarely used and, as a rule, only if the patient is in a hospital. The drug is injected directly into the urethra using a catheter, therefore this procedure is performed only by experienced medical personnel.
- Micro enemas.Doctors believe that the presented drug is not a full-fledged drug for treatment, but a method of prevention. Micro enemas contain herbal decoctions that have an anti-inflammatory effect.
These drugs for chronic prostatitis are considered the main ones among the drugs.
In addition, there is another classification of drugs:
- Etiotropic.This class of drugs fights the infection that is considered the main cause of the disease.
- Pathogenetic.They reduce congestion in the gland and suppress inflammation.
- Symptomatic.They are used exclusively to combat discomfort during illness.
Muscle relaxants
Designed to relieve increased muscle tone. It is impossible to completely cure prostatitis with their help, they are used exclusively as an additional medicine.
In the therapy, drugs are prescribed to improve blood microcirculation in the prostate gland.
Alpha blockers
Alpha-blockers are used if the man experiences discomfort when urinating. This problem is common in situations where a young man suffers from prostatitis, he often feels the urge to urinate but cannot relieve himself. Only in this case are alpha-blockers prescribed.
These drugs have a large number of good reviews and are often recommended for use by doctors.
It is believed that for a lasting result it is necessary to use these drugs for at least 6-12 months. Stopping therapy immediately after symptoms subside increases the risk of exacerbations.
antibiotics
Antibiotics are designed to eliminate the cause of prostatitis, but their choice should be approached responsibly. Not all antibiotics can quickly and completely eliminate the cause of the disease.
There are the following groups of antibiotics:
- Cephalosporins.They are used for parenteral action and have a wide range of application.
- Macrolides.They differ in that they are non-toxic and do not affect the intestinal microflora. It penetrates well into the tissues of the prostate. They are backup antibiotics and therefore are used exclusively if other groups of drugs have not worked.
- Penicillins.They are distinguished by a relatively low price, a convenient form of administration and high efficiency. As a rule, they are used for intolerance to fluoroquinolones or in the presence of chronic diseases of multiple organs.
- Fluoroquinolones.They have proven effectiveness and are well absorbed into the prostate tissue.
- Tetracyclines.They have negative properties that include a negative effect on the digestive tract.
Anti-inflammatory drugs
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate that will progress if left untreated. If you relieve the inflammation, it can help get rid of the unpleasant symptoms of the disease.
It is important to remember that the use of each drug and its dosage must be adjusted by the doctor based on the patient's condition and symptoms.
A steroid
Steroid drugs are used only if non-steroid treatment does not help.
It is important to note that steroid drugs significantly suppress the immune system and therefore cannot be prescribed if the patient has HIV or another immune deficiency.
Non-steroidal
NSAIDs have few side effects and are very effective.
It is important to understand that they are recommended to be taken exclusively in the acute period of the disease, within 5 to 7 days, no more.
Caution should be exercised if the patient has an exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases.
Local remedies
Topical drugs are a category of drugs that are especially often used for prostate dysfunction. In an acute form of prostatitis, ointments and suppositories are most often used, and in a chronic form of the disease, the following substances are prescribed:
- A medicine based on prostate extract improves urine output and also has a positive effect on metabolic processes in the body.
- Morpholinium-methyl-triazolyl-thioacetate. Improves regeneration processes in the prostate gland.
- propolis. Strengthens the immune system, reduces inflammation. It is a natural bee product.
- Ammonium bituminous sulfonate. It has a local anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
- However, propolis-based candles also have other additives: wax, honey and royal jelly.
- Sea buckthorn oil. You need to be careful with it, because in some cases the product can cause an unpleasant reaction in the form of a burning sensation in the rectum. It has an increased anti-inflammatory effect.
- In the ointment category, there is a camphor-based product that is prescribed for leakage of urine and secretions. It is applied rectally using an applicator.
- We must not forget about suppositories, which are prescribed not only for the chronic course of the disease, but also after surgery.
Principles of proper drug treatment
First of all, it is better to entrust your own health to a doctor who will help you plan the treatment. This does not necessarily mean that therapy will be expensive, on the contrary, properly selected cheap drugs will be no less effective than expensive ones.
The principles of proper treatment are as follows:
- First, research is conducted, during which it is necessary to establish what type of microflora causes prostatitis.
- A sensitivity study to certain groups of drugs is conducted. Correctly selected medicine is already half of the success of the treatment.
- For the further course of treatment, not only the most effective, but also the safest drug is selected.
- Based on the tests, as well as the characteristics of the patient's body, the method of treatment and its dosage are selected. It is strictly not recommended to prescribe drugs yourself, especially when it comes to suppositories.
- Once the course is prescribed, it should start on the same day. The course is selected in accordance with the patient's well-being and must be strictly followed. Deviations from the medication regimen are prohibited because they can slow down progress or even cause a reverse process.
- During the treatment, you should also not forget that you need to conduct timely examinations and tests. This is necessary only so that you can monitor the dynamics of the disease and adjust the intake of drugs.
We must not forget that the fastest results can be achieved only if complex treatment is used. The course should also include special massages or baths.
It is important to note that performing a massage yourself, using video tutorials or written guides, is strongly not recommended, as in most cases this only worsens the patient's condition. Massages should be performed by professionals.
The regimen and duration of treatment will depend solely on the patient's individual body, but in any case, it is recommended that treatment be started as soon as possible before the disease begins to actively progress.
In the process of treatment, we must also not forget that in addition to complex treatment, we must also remember non-medicinal methods of treatment. These include proper nutrition and exercise. There are also physiotherapy procedures and prostate massage, without which the treatment cannot be considered complete.
The following recommendations should also be followed:
- Beware of hypothermia, especially of the legs, lower back, scrotum and penis.
- Avoid high temperatures as they can accelerate the spread of infections and bacteria in the body.
- Give up alcohol and smoking.
- Maintain a proper diet. The diet should be balanced and healthy.
Contraindications for drug therapy
There are a number of contraindications for drug therapy that must be taken into account when choosing a treatment and that must be communicated to the doctor.
- Intolerance to antibiotics.Each organism has its own characteristics, and therefore, if someone from the environment calmly tolerates a certain antibiotic, this does not mean that your body will react in the same way.
- Concomitant diseases.These include liver and kidney disease as well as diabetes. In such diseases, you should be especially careful in choosing the appropriate medicine.
- Allergic reactions.During the tests, it is necessary to check whether the drug causes an allergic reaction. If it happens, it can only worsen the patient's condition. It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that an allergic reaction can occur not only to one drug, but also to several classes of substances.
- It is also important to switch medications during several courses of treatment.If the drug helped the previous time, this time it should be replaced with another, otherwise the treatment may not be effective enough.
Physiotherapy also has some contraindications that must be observed:
- epilepsy;
- high body temperature, over 38, if accompanied by fever;
- kidney failure;
- cardiovascular diseases;
- disturbances in the functioning of the respiratory system;
- the presence of malignant tumors - this can lead to the accelerated growth of cancer cells and then to the deterioration of the patient's well-being;
- anemia or bleeding tendency.
Physiotherapy can be performed only if the disease is in a chronic stage and in the absence of purulent discharge.
In this form of prostatitis, it should not occur separately, but simultaneously with modern drug treatment.