Despite the fact that the problem of inflammation of the prostate gland is recognized as the most serious for the male population, medications and drugs for the treatment of chronic prostatitis make it possible to get rid of this problem quickly. It is worth understanding the types of drugs in more detail.
Types of drugs for chronic prostatitis
Pharmacies offer the following range of drugs:
- 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 powder form, and the tablets are characterized by a dense consistency. Both drugs are taken before, during or after meals. Some medicines must be taken with water.
- Injections or solutions for injection.Medicines used for chronic prostatitis are administered both intramuscularly and intravenously. This guarantees 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 administered only when the patient is lying on his side; in this position, you should lie down 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 the hospital. The drug is injected directly into the urethra using a catheter and therefore this procedure is performed only by experienced medical personnel.
- Microclysters.Doctors consider the presented drug not a complete remedy for treatment, but a method of prevention. Microclysters contain herbal decoctions that have an anti-inflammatory effect.
These medications for chronic prostatitis are considered the most important among medications.
In addition, there is another classification of drugs:
- Etiotropic.This category of drugs fights infection, which is considered the main cause of the disease.
- Pathogenetic.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 therapy, medications are prescribed to improve blood microcirculation in the prostate gland.
Alpha blockers
Alpha blockers are used if a man experiences discomfort during urination. 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 medications have a large number of good reviews and are often recommended for use by doctors.
It is believed that for a stable result it is necessary to use these drugs for at least 6-12 months. Discontinuation of therapy immediately after the disappearance of symptoms increases the risk of exacerbations.
Antibiotics
Antibiotics aim to eliminate the cause of prostatitis, but their choice should be treated 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 applications.
- Macrolides.They differ in that they are non-toxic and do not affect the intestinal microflora. Penetrates well into prostate tissue. They are backup antibiotics, and therefore are used exclusively if other groups of drugs have not worked.
- Penicillin.They are distinguished by their relatively low cost, 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 efficacy and are well absorbed into the prostate tissue.
- Tetracyclines.They have negative properties, which include a negative effect on the digestive tract.
Anti-inflammatory medications
Prostatitis is an inflammation in the prostate that will progress if left untreated. If you relieve inflammation, it can help eliminate unpleasant symptoms of the disease.
It is important to remember that the use of each drug and its dosage should be adjusted by the doctor based on the patient's condition and symptoms.
steroids
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 other immunodeficiency.
non- steroidal
Nonsteroidal drugs have few side effects and are very effective.
It is important to understand that they are recommended to be taken exclusively during the acute period of the disease, within a period of 5 to 7 days, no more.
Caution should be exercised if the patient has an exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases.
Local remedies
Topical remedies are a category of drugs that are particularly often used for prostate dysfunction. In the acute form of prostatitis, ointments and suppositories are most often used, and in the chronic form of the disease, the following substances are prescribed:
- A medicine based on prostate extract improves urine secretion 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 product of beekeeping.
- Ammonium bituminous sulfonate. It has a local anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
- Propolis-based candles, however, also have other additives: wax, honey and royal jelly.
- Sea buckthorn oil. You should 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 category of ointments, there is a camphor-based product, which is prescribed for the output of urine and secretions. It is administered 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 appropriate drug treatment
First of all, it is better to entrust your health to a doctor who will help you plan your treatment. This does not necessarily mean that the therapy will be expensive; on the contrary, properly chosen cheap drugs will not be less effective than expensive ones.
The principles of proper treatment are as follows:
- First, examinations are carried out, during which it is necessary to find out what kind of microflora causes prostatitis.
- A study is being conducted on sensitivity to certain groups of drugs. A properly selected drug is already half the success of the treatment.
- For the further course of treatment, not only the most effective drug is chosen, but also the safest one.
- Based on the tests, as well as the characteristics of the patient's body, the treatment method and its dose are selected. It is strictly not recommended to prescribe medications yourself, especially when it comes to suppositories.
- Once the course is prescribed, it should be started on the same day. The course is chosen 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 an adverse process.
- During the treatment, you should also not forget that you should perform examinations and tests in time. This is necessary only in order to observe the dynamics of the disease and adjust the intake of medicines.
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 the massage yourself, using video tutorials or written manuals, is categorically not recommended, because in most cases this only worsens the patient's condition. Massages should be performed by specialists.
The regimen and duration of treatment will depend only on the body of the individual patient, however, in any case, it is recommended to start treatment as soon as possible, before the disease begins to actively progress.
During the treatment process, we must also not forget that in addition to complex treatment, we must also remember non-drug therapy methods. These include proper nutrition and exercise. There are also physiotherapeutic 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 infection and bacteria throughout the body.
- Quit alcohol and smoking.
- Maintain a proper diet. The diet should be balanced and healthy.
Contraindications to drug therapy
There are a number of contraindications for drug therapy that must be considered when choosing treatment and which must be reported 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.
- Associated diseases.These include liver and kidney diseases, as well as diabetes. With such diseases, you should be especially careful when choosing the right 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 in one drug, but also in several classes of substances.
- It is also important to change medications during several courses of treatment.If the drug helped the previous time, this time it should be replaced with another one, otherwise the treatment may not be effective enough.
Physiotherapy also has some contraindications that must be avoided:
- epilepsy;
- high body temperature, over 38, if accompanied by fever;
- kidney failure;
- cardiovascular diseases;
- disorders 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 a deterioration of the patient's well-being;
- anemia or tendency to bleed.
Physiotherapy can be performed only if the disease is in a chronic phase and in the absence of purulent secretions.
With this form of prostatitis, it should not occur separately, but simultaneously with modern drug treatment.