Despite the fact that the problem of inflammation of the prostate is recognized as the most serious for the male population, drugs and medicines for the treatment of chronic prostatitis make it possible to solve 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 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 in powder form, and the tablets are characterized by a thick consistency. Both medicines are taken before, during or after meals. Some medicines need to be taken with water.
- Injections or solutions for injections.Medicines used for chronic prostatitis are given intramuscularly and intravenously. This guarantees the immediate effect of the product.
- Candles.They are taken during treatment from 5 to 10 days, and have a large number of positive effects. These include analgesic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Suppositories are given only when the patient is lying on his side; you must lie in that 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 the hospital. The medicine is injected directly into the urethra using a catheter, so this procedure is performed only by experienced medical personnel.
- microclysters.Doctors consider the presented medicine not a full-fledged medicine for treatment, but a method of prevention. Microclysters contain herbal decoctions that have an anti-inflammatory effect.
These drugs for chronic prostatitis are considered the main among drugs.
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 for the suppression of complaints during illness.
Muscle relaxants
Designed to alleviate increased muscle tone. With their help, it is impossible to completely cure prostatitis, they are used exclusively as an additional medicine.
In therapy, drugs are prescribed to improve blood microcirculation in the prostate.
Alpha blockers
Alpha blockers are used if a man feels discomfort when urinating. This problem is common in situations where a young man suffers from prostatitis, often feels the need 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 considered that for a permanent result it is necessary to use these drugs for at least 6-12 months. Discontinuation of therapy immediately after symptom resolution increases the risk of exacerbations.
Antibiotics
Antibiotics are intended to eliminate the cause of prostatitis, but their choice should be approached responsibly. Not all antibiotics can quickly and completely remove the cause of the disease.
There are the following groups of antibiotics:
- Cephalosporins.They are used for parenteral action and are widely used.
- 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, so they are used only if other groups of drugs have not worked.
- Penicillins.They are characterized by a fairly low price, a convenient form of administration and high efficiency. As a rule, they are used in cases of intolerance to fluoroquinolones or in the presence of chronic multiorgan diseases.
- Fluoroquinolones.They have proven effectiveness and are well absorbed into the prostate tissue.
- Tetracyclines.They have negative properties, which 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 you 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 immunodeficiency.
Non-steroidal
NSAIDs have few side effects and are very effective.
It is important to understand that it is recommended to be taken exclusively in the acute period of the disease, for a period of 5 to 7 days, no more.
Caution is required 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 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:
- The 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.
- Propolis. Strengthens the immune system, reduces inflammation. It is a natural beekeeping product.
- Ammonium bitumen sulfonate. It has a local anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
- Candles based on propolis, however, have other additives: wax, honey and royal jelly.
- Sea buckthorn oil. You have 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 enhanced anti-inflammatory effect.
- In the fat category there is a product based on camphor, which is prescribed for the outflow of urine and secretions. It is applied rectally using an applicator.
- We must not forget 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 health to a doctor who will help you plan your 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, examinations are carried out during which it is necessary to determine which type of microflora causes prostatitis.
- A study is being done on sensitivity to certain groups of drugs. Correctly selected medicine is already half 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 dose are selected. It is strictly not recommended to self-prescribe drugs, especially when it comes to suppositories.
- Once the course is prescribed, it must start on the same day. The course is chosen according to the patient's condition and must be strictly followed. Deviations from the medication regimen are prohibited as they may slow progress or even cause the process to reverse.
- During treatment, you must also not forget that you need to have timely examinations and tests. This is necessary only so that you can observe the dynamics of the disease and adjust the intake of drugs.
We must not forget that the fastest results can be achieved only if a complex treatment is used. The course must also include special massages or baths.
It is important to note that performing massage independently, with the use of video tutorials or written manuals, is categorically not recommended, because in most cases it only worsens the patient's condition. Massages must be performed by experts.
The regimen and duration of treatment will depend solely on the patient's individual body, however, in any case, it is advisable 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 keep in mind non-drug therapy methods. This includes proper nutrition and exercise. There are also physiotherapeutic procedures and prostate massage, without which the treatment cannot be considered complete.
The following recommendations must also be followed:
- Beware of hypothermia, especially the feet, lower back, scrotum and penis.
- Avoid high temperatures, as they can accelerate the spread of infection and bacteria throughout 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 reported to the doctor.
- Intolerance to antibiotics.Each organism has its own characteristics, so if someone from the environment calmly tolerates a certain antibiotic, it does not mean that your organism will react in the same way.
- Concomitant diseases.These include liver and kidney disease, as well as diabetes. With such diseases, you have to 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 this 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 change medications during several courses of treatment.If the drug helped the previous time, this time it must be replaced by another, otherwise the treatment may not be effective enough.
Physiotherapy also has certain contraindications that you must adhere to:
- epilepsy;
- high body temperature, above 38, if accompanied by fever;
- kidney failure;
- cardiovascular diseases;
- disorders in the work 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 tendency to bleed.
Physiotherapy can only be performed if the disease is in a chronic phase and without purulent discharge.
With this form of prostatitis, it should not occur separately, but simultaneously with modern drugs.