Despite the fact that the problem of prostate inflammation is recognized as the most serious for the male population, drugs and medicines for the treatment of chronic prostatitis make it possible to quickly get rid of this problem. 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 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 injectable solutions.Medicines used for chronic prostatitis are administered both intramuscularly and intravenously. This guarantees the 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 results. These include analgesic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Suppositories are administered only when the patient is lying on the side; in this position, you need to lie 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 a hospital. The drug is injected directly into the urethra using a catheter and therefore this procedure is performed only by experienced medical personnel.
- Micro enemas.Doctors consider the presented medicine not a complete remedy for treatment, but a method of prevention. Microclysters contain herbal teas that have anti-inflammatory effects.
These drugs for chronic prostatitis are considered the main among drugs.
In addition, there is another classification of drugs:
- Etiotrope.This class 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 the 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 the treatment, drugs are prescribed to improve blood microcirculation in the prostate gland.
Alpha blockers
Alpha blockers are used if a man feels discomfort during urination. This problem is common in situations where a young man suffers from prostatitis; he 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 believed that for a lasting effect it is necessary to use these drugs for at least 6-12 months. Stopping treatment immediately after symptoms have subsided 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 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. It penetrates well into the prostate tissue. They are backup antibiotics and are therefore used exclusively if other groups of drugs do not work.
- penicillins.They are distinguished by their fairly low cost, convenient form of management and high performance. As a rule, they are used for intolerance to fluoroquinolones or the presence of chronic diseases of multiple organs.
- 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 gland 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.
Steroid
Steroid drugs are used only if non-steroidal therapy 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-steroid
Nonsteroidal drugs have few side effects and are highly effective.
It is important to understand that it is recommended to take them 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.
Topical treatments
Topical treatments are a class of drugs that are particularly commonly 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 drug based on prostate extract improves urine excretion 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 beekeeping product.
- Ammonium bituminous sulfonate. It has a local anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
- Propolis-based candles, however, have other additives: beeswax, honey and royal jelly.
- Sea buckthorn oil. You need to be careful with this, 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 product based on camphor, which is prescribed for the outflow of urine and secretions. Administered rectally using an applicator.
- We should not forget suppositories, which are prescribed not only for the chronic course of the disease, but also after surgery.
Principles of proper pharmaceutical treatment
First of all, it is best to entrust your own health to a doctor who will help you plan your treatment. This does not necessarily mean that the treatment will be expensive; on the contrary, properly selected inexpensive drugs will not be less effective than expensive ones.
The principles of proper treatment are as follows:
- First, tests are carried out, during which it is necessary to find out which type of microflora causes prostatitis.
- A study is being conducted on sensitivity to certain drug groups. A correctly selected drug is already half the success of the treatment.
- For the further course of treatment, not only the most effective, but also the safest treatment is chosen.
- Based on the tests, as well as the characteristics of the patient's body, the treatment method and its dosage are selected. It is strictly not recommended to prescribe drugs yourself, 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 well-being and must be strictly followed. Deviations from the treatment regimen are prohibited because they may slow down progress or even reverse the process.
- During treatment, you should also not forget that you need to carry out 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 complex treatment is used. The course must also include special massages or baths.
It is important to note that performing massage on your own, using instructional videos or written manuals, is categorically not recommended, because in most cases this only worsens the patient's condition. Massages should be done by experts.
The form and duration of treatment will depend solely on the body of each 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-pharmacological methods of treatment. These include proper diet and exercise. There are also physical therapy procedures and prostate massage, without which the treatment cannot be considered complete.
The following recommendations should also be followed:
- Beware of hypothermia, especially in the legs, waist, scrotum and penis.
- Avoid high temperatures as they can speed up the spread of infections and bacteria throughout the body.
- Cut out alcohol and smoking.
- Maintain a proper diet. The diet must be balanced and healthy.
Contraindications for drug therapy
There are some contraindications to drug therapy that must be taken into account when choosing treatment and that 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.
- Comorbidities.These include liver and kidney diseases, as well as diabetes. With such diseases, you need 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 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 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 last time, this time it should be replaced with another, otherwise the treatment may not be effective enough.
Physiotherapy also has some contraindications that must be observed:
- epilepsy;
- high body temperature, above 38, if accompanied by fever.
- RENAL FAILURE;
- cardiovascular diseases;
- disorders in the functioning of the respiratory system.
- the presence of malignant tumors - this can lead to the acceleration of the growth of cancer cells and subsequently 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 stage and there is no purulent discharge.
With this form of prostatitis, it should not occur separately, but simultaneously with modern drug therapy.