Maintaining the function of the prostate gland is an important condition for maintaining male sexual activity and health.Prevention of prostatitis in men is relevant at any age and after 50 years, when the risk of disease increases, it becomes vital.To prevent the disease, a number of modern drugs have been developed that are effective in preventing degenerative processes in healthy glandular tissues. For preventive purposes, drugs can also be taken for acute forms of prostatitis, preventing the chronic course of the disease.
Principles of prevention
Prophylactic drug treatment of prostatitis with drugs and dietary supplements is aimed at:
- prevention of inflammatory processes in glandular tissues;
- fight against infections that cause prostate diseases;
- improvement of blood microcirculation and secretion flow;
- normalization of metabolism in the prostate gland and neighboring organs, their nutrition;
- increase local immunity of glandular cells;
- prevention of infections, including sexually transmitted infections;
- control of the level and ratio of sex hormones;
- increase in potential.
| Types of drugs | What is their effect? |
| Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | To normalize the tone of the muscles of the genitourinary system and the perineum, to prevent the occurrence of inflammatory events in glandular tissues; prevents hypertrophy. |
| Antibiotics | It is aimed at destroying pathogens that can cause pathological changes. |
| Pain relievers | They are used for symptomatic treatment of acute disease, relieve spasms of blood vessels and muscles, which help to prevent hypertrophy. |
| Adrenergic blockers | They have a relaxing effect on the smooth muscles of the prostate gland, improve the flow of urine. They partially suppress the sympathetic nervous system, weaken the effect on the prostate. |
| Immunomodulators | It is aimed at maintaining the general tone of the body and strengthening local reactions of glandular structures, as well as resistance to viruses and bacteria. |
| Herbal preparations | Increase the body's defenses thanks to natural ingredients. Eliminates swelling, normalizes urine output. |
| Homeopathic medicines | It stabilizes metabolic processes at the cellular level, which has a gentle effect on the body; repair damaged cells. |
Medicines
You can choose the right pharmacological agents by seeking professional advice from a urologist. The list of funds should be based on:
- initial diagnosis;
- complaints and symptoms;
- the general condition of the patient, taking into account his age and sexual activity.
Please note: many drugs aimed at enhancing potency and improving prostate health can cause different (even opposite) reactions in patients, so the choice of drugs is always individual.
When determining the course of treatment, the specialist takes into account the differences in the drugs and their spectrum of action:
- Some of them, in addition to preventive properties, have curative properties, others are used in addition to the main course of treatment.
- Some have a systemic effect, while others act locally (directly on the gland).
- Medicines also differ in the method of use (treatment can be carried out using tablets, injections, suppositories, ointments, gels).
A preparation with a complex of water-soluble peptides
The active substance of the drug is a complex of water-soluble peptides of animal origin in the form of an extract of the prostate gland of adult bulls. A drug:
- It has an organotropic effect on the prostate gland, helps to reduce swelling and stagnation of prostatic fluid.
- Prevents leukocyte infiltration of the gland and normalizes secretion production by epithelial cells.
- It has an anti-inflammatory effect that helps prevent thrombosis of the small vessels of the prostate.
- Prevents aggravation of chronic processes and postoperative relapses.
Available here:
- 5 mg of lyophilisate for preparation of solution;
- rectal suppository (30 or 50 mg) 5 or 10 per package.
Method of application:
- Dissolve the lyophilisate in 1-2 ml of 0. 9% sodium chloride or 0. 25-0. 5% novocaine solution and perform intramuscular injections of 5 and 10 g (course from 5 to 10 days, once a day).
- Apply a rectal suppository 1-2 times a day after a bowel movement. For deep penetration, the candle is moistened with water. They lie there for half an hour.
Cheap and effective to use, it is considered one of the best tools. Prices vary depending on the form of release and the number of suppositories in the package.
Preparations containing interferon alpha substance.
Interferon alfa, which prevents the action of bacteria, viruses and fungi that cause inflammatory processes in the tissue of the prostate gland. It has a detoxifying antioxidant effect by removing harmful substances accumulated in the prostate gland. Prevents acute prostatitis from becoming chronic. Rectal use in the form of suppositories, 500. 000 1 suppository per day for 5 days.
Contraindicated in case of individual intolerance and tendency to allergic reactions.
Preparations containing lomefloxacin
Available in suppositories and tablets. It is effective in preventing prostatitis due to active lomefloxacin together with prostate extract. It has an organotropic effect on the prostate gland:
- reduce the severity of edema;
- normalize microcirculation;
- increasing the quality of ejaculation;
- analgesic;
- elimination of dysuria;
- increased potential.
After a natural bowel movement, 1 suppository is injected rectally, remaining in a horizontal position for 30-40 minutes. Course - 10 days. Side effects include possible allergies. The product is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to its components.
List of dietary supplements for prostatitis prevention
Dietary supplements are classified as aids in the prevention of prostate diseases, but not drugs. They affect general health by filling the lack of biologically active substances that stimulate the activity of sex glands in the body. Therefore, many patients prefer to take dietary supplements as a preventive measure.
Dietary supplements containing glycine, vitamins E, zinc
A positive effect on the state of the prostate is associated with the presence of glycine, vitamin E and zinc. Also includes:
- pumpkin seeds;
- African pygeum and white poplar bark;
- sandy meadow roots, rose, burdock, Icelandic moss grass, etc.
It has a normalizing effect on the genitourinary system, improves the functioning of the prostate, and nourishes the cells with necessary vitamins and minerals of natural origin. Take 1 capsule 2 times a day during meals for 1 month. Contraindications include individual intolerance and kidney failure. Side effects include allergies.
Dietary supplements for large horned animals
Due to the complex of proteins and nucleoproteins obtained from the prostate gland of cattle, it is effective in maintaining the health of the prostate. This is a bioregulatory drug that normalizes the activity of the reproductive system. It has a positive effect on the state of the genitourinary system in old age. It has a selective effect on prostate cells.
Take 1-3 tablets 2-3 times a day for 10 days, 10-15 minutes before meals. The tablet should be swallowed without chewing and washed down with water. In some cases, side effects such as allergies and individual intolerance are possible.
Dietary supplements containing creeping palm extract
The active ingredient is an alcohol-based palm extract. The drug has a positive effect on men's health because:
- controls androgen level;
- helps maintain the normal size of the gland by regulating protein synthesis; has an anti-inflammatory effect;
- reduces vascular permeability, prevents the appearance of edema of glandular tissues of the prostate.
Take 1 capsule 1 time a day in the course prescribed by the doctor individually. Capsules should be swallowed whole with a small amount of liquid. Individual intolerance with manifestations of allergic reactions is possible. Rarely - abdominal pain with nausea.