In the treatment of prostatitis, drug therapy is most often prescribed. During the course of its passage, the patient has to take drugs of various categories. Some are designed to eliminate symptoms that cause discomfort, while others purposefully act directly on the affected gland, eliminating the most important thing - the root cause. At the same time, medicines differ in the strength of their impact, since some are designed to eliminate acute, while others are against chronic. Let's look at the most popular drugs used in the treatment of prostate inflammation.
Types of medicines for prostatitis
All medicines prescribed by the attending physician can be divided into several categories according to the method of application:
- Tablets and capsules- taken orally, moderately absorbed by the body, in the case of capsules, absorption occurs much faster, since all components reach their destination a short time after the gelatin shell dissolves.
- Injections- these can be both liquid and powder preparations, which are further diluted in a working fluid, usually an anesthetic, administered intramuscularly or intravenously, and the effect can be noticeable after a few minutes.
- Rectal suppositories (candles)- have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and analgesic effects, are injected into the patient's rectum when he is on his side, and in this position he needs to spend about half an hour so that the drug is completely dissolved and absorbed.
- Instillations- a group of drugs that has the maximum positive effect only in case of direct entry into the area of the affected prostate gland, the method is used in a hospital, since the introduction is made through the urethra.
- Microclysters- as a rule, this includes non-drug drugs, for example, herbal decoctions, they are not able to replace drug therapy, but can be a good way to eliminate pain or prevent it.
It is worth noting that some types of medications 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 medications is a rather complicated procedure that requires the doctor to select the right drugs that will not only relieve pain and eliminate other symptoms with manifestations, but also help eliminate the root 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 range of inconveniences to the patient, limiting him both in natural matters and leading to complete infertility.
In the treatment of prostatitis, classic tablets, intramuscular injections and rectal suppositories can be used. The choice of the drug directly depends on the need for the urgency of the delivery of 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 medications of different categories.
Fluoroquinolones
Fluoroquinolones are antibacterial drugs used in the treatment of tuberculous origin of prostatitis. These funds are used in a complex, and the patient can 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 and directed spectrum of action, and the need for the use of a particular 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, as they are intended to combat certain types of bacteria, such as mycoplasmas 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 of various categories at once. This approach allows you to effectively deal 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 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 dose will be required, 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, and also reduce pressure in the pelvic area. These remedies help to get rid of the feeling of discomfort and normalize the processes of urination.
Immunomodulators
Such drugs basically contain natural ingredients, in the case of prostatitis - extracts based on the tissues of the prostate gland of cattle. Regardless of the drug, they all have a common principle of action, allowing:
- slow down the course of inflammatory processes;
- increase the tone of smooth muscles and bladder walls;
- minimize the possibility of blood clots;
- improve blood circulation in the prostate area;
- reduce the size of the prostate.
Immunomodulators can be used in a number of diseases, including chronic prostatitis, acute non-infectious prostatitis, prostate adenoma.
In addition, such funds are actively used for preventive purposes, which helps to avoid the onset of the disease or its relapse.
Vitamins and biological supplements
Means that fall into these categories can reduce inflammation, improve fluid outflow and relieve congestion. The need for such drugs is also due to insufficient intake of beneficial nutrients into 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 real specialist. Self-selection of drugs is strictly not recommended, since with this approach there is a high proportion of the likelihood of complications in the form of infertility, impotence, and even increases the risk of developing cancer. The use of prostatitis remedies 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 impossibility of making an accurate diagnosis, since this requires appropriate equipment and knowledge.
It is also necessary to remember that most of the medicines 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 you can avoid the development of its chronic form, which you will have to live with all your life. In addition, your sexual function will not be impaired and, with timely treatment, you will be able to have completely normal and healthy offspring.