Inflammatory processes in the prostate are typical in men who mature after 40 years of age.Pathology is caused by hormonal imbalance, viruses or bacteria, weak immune defenses, sexually transmitted and sexually transmitted diseases, and prolonged lack of sexual intercourse.Treatment usually does not cause any problems because the pharmaceutical market offers a wide variety of modern drugs that effectively treat prostatitis.Only a qualified urologist can decide which prostatitis medication a particular patient needs to take.
Types of medicine used to treat prostatitis
Medicines prescribed to treat prostatitis are available in the form of tablets, suppositories, drops, injections or microenemas.Tablets are often represented by antibiotics with a fairly wide spectrum of action, prescribed in cases where the causative agent has not been identified.In general, antibiotics are represented by three groups of drugs:
- Fluoroquinol.
- Penicillin.
- Tetracycline.
Usually in the treatment of prostatitis, suppositories are used, which are administered rectally (they are inserted into the anus).These drugs are effective pain relievers and have antibacterial effects.Injectable solutions have the best penetration into body tissues.They have a systemic effect, stimulating the immune system and vascular system.
According to experts, the maximum therapeutic effect is achieved by the method of rectal application, which is why it is preferred over other methods of treating prostatitis.
Typically, prostatitis treatment also includes an instillation procedure, where medication is injected directly into the patient's urethral canal.Before taking the solution, the man must empty his bladder.No more than 5 ml of solution is used per procedure.Basic therapy can be supplemented with folk remedies such as microenemas, in which the cure for prostatitis is presented in the form of decoctions or herbal infusions.Microenema technique is based on the complex temperature healing effect.Such treatment must be carried out before bedtime, since after taking hypothermic drugs or excessive tension of the prostate is unacceptable.
Pharmacological group of drugs to treat prostatitis
Treatment of prostatitis is always complex, including the use of drugs from various pharmacological groups: antibiotics, analgesics, α-blockers, muscle relaxants and hormone-containing drugs, antiviral and anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as phytotherapeutic agents, etc.For prostatitis caused by bacteria, antibiotics are the basis of therapy.Treatment with antibiotic tablets is usually prescribed for bacterial prostatitis in chronic and acute forms and lasts about a month.In case of complications of prostatitis, treatment is carried out with injections.If the infectious agent cannot be identified, combination antibiotic treatment will be administered.
Painkillers significantly ease the process of prostatitis, but should be taken as prescribed, since uncontrolled use of painkillers can cause very undesirable side effects.The use of α-blockers is due to the relaxing effect of these drugs on the muscles and bladder neck, which significantly reduces pain during urination.But these drugs cause side effects such as low blood pressure or headaches.Similar medications are prescribed for chronic prostatitis without a bacterial cause.
Usually, the male body suffering from prostatitis needs to restore and strengthen immune defenses, this is supported by drugs of the immunomodulatory group, which include interferon and others.
Muscle relaxants that reduce the tone of the muscles located in the perineum are also used in the treatment of prostatitis.The use of such drugs is due to the fact that the tension of these muscles causes discomfort and pain.The use of drugs containing hormones in treatment is determined by the need to reduce testosterone levels, which stimulate the growth of the prostate.As a result of hormone therapy, the intensity of the inflammatory process is reduced and hormone levels are normalized.Sometimes, as an additional treatment for prostatitis, herbal preparations are used to eliminate swelling, inflammation and pain.Products based on herbal ingredients are often used in the treatment of chronic forms of prostatitis.
In case of prostatitis of viral etiology, the use of antiviral drugs is indicated.Therapy is often supplemented with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.The action of these drugs is aimed at eliminating pain, swelling and high fever that accompany the inflammatory process in the prostate.Suppositories containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substances are particularly effective.Drug treatment usually involves using drugs that improve blood flow to the prostate.
There are many effective drugs for the treatment of prostatitis, but they cannot be prescribed independently, even if there are no contraindications at all.