In the treatment of prostatitis, drug therapy is prescribed the most. During the transition, the patient must take different categories of drugs. Some are designed to relieve the symptoms that cause discomfort, while others act directly on the affected gland in a targeted manner, eliminating the most important thing - the root cause. At the same time, drugs differ in their effectiveness, as some are against acute and others against chronic disease. Let's take a look at the most popular drugs used in the treatment of inflammation of the prostate gland.
Types of drugs for prostatitis
According to the method of application, all drugs prescribed by the attending physician can be divided into several categories:
- Tablets and capsules- when taken orally, it is moderately absorbed by the body, in the case of capsules, absorption occurs faster, because all components reach their destination shortly after the gelatin shell is dissolved.
- Injections- these can be both liquid and powder preparations, they are more often diluted in a working liquid, usually anesthetic, intramuscular or intravenous, and the effect is noticeable after a few minutes.
- Rectal candles (candles)- has an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and pain-relieving effect, it is injected into the rectum of the patient when he is on the side, and in this case he should spend about half an hour so that the medicine is completely dissolved and absorbed.
- Instillation- a group of drugs that have a maximum positive effect only when directly entering the area of the affected prostate gland, the method is used in the hospital, because the application is carried out through the urethra.
- Microclysters- as a rule, this includes non-pharmaceutical drugs, for example, herbal decoctions, which cannot replace drug treatment, but can be a good way to relieve or prevent pain.
It should be noted that some types of drugs can be sold in several forms at once, for example, tablets and suppositories, so the attending physician must indicate this feature.
The most popular drugs for the treatment of prostatitis
Treatment of prostatitis with drugs is a very complex procedure that requires the doctor to choose the right drugs that will not only relieve pain and other symptoms with manifestations, but also help eliminate the root cause of the disease. The disease itself can have a different origin, can manifest itself in acute or chronic forms, and can present the patient with the most diverse inconveniences, both limiting him in natural matters and leading to complete infertility.
Classic tablets, intramuscular injection and rectal suppositories can be used in the treatment of prostatitis. The choice of drug directly depends on the urgent need to deliver its components to the affected organ.
Do not self-medicate! The main drug should be prescribed only by the attending physician.
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 tuberculous prostatitis. These funds are used in a complex, and the patient can be prescribed a course of four or more drugs at once.
Cephalosporins
Cephalosporins are antimicrobials designed to fight specific bacteria.
Such drugs can have both a wide and targeted spectrum of action, and the need to use a particular agent directly depends on the form of the disease and the reason for its occurrence.
Macrolides
Macrolides are rarely used to treat prostatitis because they are designed to fight 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 problems with the prostate gland in the early stages.
A doctor attending acute manifestations of prostatitis can prescribe several drugs from different categories at the same time. This approach allows you to effectively fight both the symptoms and the disease itself.
Analgesics
The vast majority of analgesics are prescribed when there is an acute pain syndrome, which is an inseparable companion of chronic, but more often acute forms of prostatitis. The use of drugs belonging to this group outside the scope of drug treatment aimed at eliminating the disease is absolutely not recommended, because the body gets used to them quickly and an increase in the dose will be required to achieve an analgesic effect, and it can have a negative effect on the liver and kidneys. The course of analgesics is determined individually.
Alpha blockers and muscle relaxants
The main task of these drug groups is to relieve tension from the spasmodic muscles of the bladder and urethra, as well as to reduce pressure in the pelvic area. These tools help to get rid of discomfort and normalize urinary processes.
Immunomodulators
Such drugs mainly consist of natural substances, 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, which allows:
- slow down the progress of inflammatory processes;
- increase the tone of smooth muscles and bladder walls;
- minimize the possibility of blood clotting;
- improve blood circulation in the prostate region;
- 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 recurrence.
Vitamins and biological supplements
Remedies in these categories can reduce inflammation, improve fluid flow, and relieve congestion. The need for such drugs is also related to insufficient intake of useful nutrients by the body, especially when taking antibiotics.
Prostatitis is a very complex disease, the treatment of which should be dealt with only by a real specialist. Self-selection of drugs is absolutely not recommended, because with this approach there is a high probability of complications in the form of infertility, impotence, and even increases the risk of developing cancer. Using anti-prostatitis drugs without consulting a doctor can lead to the fact that it will not be possible to get rid of the disease without surgery. In addition, self-treatment is complicated by the impossibility of making an accurate diagnosis, as it requires appropriate equipment and knowledge.
It should also be remembered that most of the drugs used in the treatment of prostatitis are quite toxic, and some are simply not suitable. If you feel pain in the pelvic area during urination, defecation or emptying, go to the toilet often, and if you cannot empty the bladder normally, you should not risk it - consult a doctor. Thus, you will not only prevent the unfavorable course of the disease, but you will have to live with it all your life, you can prevent the development of its chronic form. In addition, your sexual function will not be disturbed, and with timely treatment, you will be able to have a completely normal and healthy child.