Drug therapy is most often prescribed in the treatment of prostatitis. During its passage, the patient must take drugs of different categories. Some are designed to eliminate symptoms that cause discomfort, while others deliberately act directly on the affected gland, eliminating the most important thing - the root cause. At the same time, the drugs differ in the strength of their action, as some are designed to eliminate acute, while others are against chronic. Let's look at the most popular drugs used in the treatment of prostatitis.
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Types of drugs for prostatitis
All medicines prescribed by the doctor can be divided into several categories according to the method of administration:
- Tablets and capsules- taken orally, it is moderately absorbed in the body, in the case of capsules, the absorption happens much faster, because all the 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 the working fluid, most often in anesthetic, are given intramuscularly or intravenously, and the effect is noticeable after a few minutes.
- Rectal suppositories (candles)- they have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and analgesic effects, they are injected into the patient's rectum when he is on his side, and he should spend about half an hour in that position so that the medicine is completely dissolved and absorbed.
- Instillations- a group of drugs that has a maximum positive effect only in case of direct entry into the area of the affected prostate, the method is used in the hospital, because the introduction is done through the urethra.
- microclysters- as a rule, this includes non-drugs, for example, herbal decoctions, they are not able to replace drug therapy, but they can be a good way to eliminate pain or prevent it.
It is worth noting that some types of drugs can be sold in several forms at once, for example, tablets and suppositories, so the doctor must specify this characteristic without fail.
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The most popular drugs for the treatment of prostatitis
Treatment of prostatitis with drugs is a rather complicated procedure that requires the doctor to choose 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 cause the patient a wide variety of inconveniences, limiting him both in natural things and leading to complete infertility.
Classic tablets, intramuscular injections and rectal suppositories can be used in the treatment of prostatitis. The choice of drug directly depends on the need for urgent delivery of its components to the affected organ.
Do not self-medicate! The main drug should be prescribed exclusively by a doctor.
Additional funds
Treatment of prostatitis is not limited to one drug. Specialists can also use other types of drugs of different categories.
Fluoroquinolones
Fluoroquinolones are antibacterial drugs used in the treatment of prostatitis of tuberculous origin. These agents are used in a complex, and the patient can be prescribed a course consisting of four or more drugs at once.
Cephalosporins
Cephalosporins are antimicrobial drugs designed to fight specific types of bacteria.
Such drugs can have a wide and focused spectrum of action, and the need to use a certain agent directly depends on the form of the disease and the cause of its occurrence.
Macrolides
Macrolides are rarely used in the treatment of prostatitis, because they are intended to suppress certain types of bacteria, such as mycoplasma and chlamydia. By the way, a disease such as chlamydia is often accompanied by prostatitis, so doctors prescribe several tests at once to identify prostate problems in the early stages.
In acute manifestations of prostatitis, the doctor may prescribe several drugs of different 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 an acute pain syndrome, which is an integral part of chronic, but more often acute forms of prostatitis. It is strictly not recommended to use drugs belonging to this group, outside the framework of drug therapy aimed at eliminating the disease, because the body quickly gets used to them, and to achieve an analgesic effect, an increase in the dose will be necessary, which can negatively 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 release tension from the spasmodic muscles of the bladder and urethral canal, as well as to reduce pressure in the pelvic area. These drugs help to get rid of discomfort and normalize urination processes.
Immunomodulators
Such medicines basically contain natural ingredients, in the case of prostatitis - extracts based on bovine prostate tissue. Regardless of the drug, they all have a common principle of action, which allows:
- they slow down the course of inflammatory processes;
- increase the tone of smooth muscles and bladder walls;
- minimize the possibility of blood clot formation;
- improve blood circulation in the prostate area;
- reduce prostate size.
Immunomodulators can be used in numerous diseases, including chronic prostatitis, acute non-infectious prostatitis, prostate adenoma.
In addition, such means are actively used for preventive purposes, which helps to avoid the onset of the disease or its recurrence.
Vitamins and biological supplements
Agents that fall into these categories can reduce inflammation, improve fluid drainage, and relieve congestion. The need for such drugs is also a consequence of insufficient intake of useful nutrients in the body, especially during antibiotic therapy.
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 probability of complications in the form of infertility, impotence, and even increases the risk of developing cancer. The use of drugs against prostatitis 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-medication is complicated by the impossibility of establishing an accurate diagnosis, as this requires appropriate equipment and knowledge.
It is also necessary to remember that most of the drugs 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, you often go to the toilet and you cannot empty your bladder normally, it is not worth the risk - consult a doctor. In this way, you will not only prevent the unfavorable course of the disease, but you will also avoid the development of its chronic form, which you will have to live with for the rest of 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.