Recently, inflammation of the prostate has been diagnosed more and more frequently. But if before the disease was detected in men over 40 years old, today the pathology often occurs in young people. The cause can be an infection, virus, low immunity, sedentary lifestyle and so on. Thus, the drugs for the treatment of prostatitis will be diverse. You can choose the most effective one only in conjunction with your doctor after a thorough examination.
types of drugs
All drugs are presented in various release forms. With prostatitis in men, injections, tablets, suppositories, ointments and instillation solutions can be used. In the acute phase, injections are prescribed, while drugs for the treatment of chronic prostatitis are most often presented in the form of tablets and capsules. Among them, antibiotics and anti-inflammatories are mandatory. The former include the most effective drugs, such as fluoroquinolones, penicillins, and tetracyclines. If a specific infection is identified, other antibiotics may be prescribed.
Anti-inflammatories are used in any form of pathology, that is, both in the presence of bacteria and in the absence of them. Its main purpose is to relieve inflammation and improve the functioning of the body. You can also take pain relievers and vitamins in pill form. But immunomodulators and drugs to speed up regeneration are most often produced in the form of injections. These injections are often prescribed outside the acute stage to restore prostate tissue.
In addition to the above, suppositories and creams for rectal administration are used in the treatment of men. These are the most convenient ways that allow you to act directly on the focus of inflammation. In the form of suppositories, there are anti-inflammatory drugs, pain relievers, antibiotics and so on.
In some cases, instillations may be necessary. The drug is injected into the urethra in a volume not exceeding 5 milliliters.
The choice of the form of the drug is carried out only in conjunction with the doctor based on the stage of the pathology and its characteristics. It is impossible to replace injections with pills or suppositories on your own.
The basic principle of treatment
For the desired effect, it is necessary to use a complex treatment. You cannot limit yourself to just antibiotics or just painkillers. As a rule, the scheme of an acute process includes the following drugs:
- antibiotics to eliminate pathogenic flora;
- anti-inflammatory drugs;
- analgesics and antispasmodics for severe pain;
- suppositories to relieve local inflammation.
In addition to the above, drugs from other groups can be used, for example hormonal agents, alpha-blockers, immunomodulators, muscle relaxants and so on. Each drug has its own duration of use and dosage. They are determined based on the agent's properties and the effect it has.
Antibacterial agents are mandatory when bacterial prostatitis is detected in men. They are taken from one week to two months, for example, on a chronic basis. With severe inflammation, injections can be used, but pills are still prescribed more often. The choice is made based on the available flora and the individual characteristics of the patient.
Anti-inflammatory drugs are also used for any form of prostatitis. They will help relieve inflammation even in the presence of prostate stones. The duration of admission is usually no more than 14 days, but longer courses can be used.
Analgesics are used only in the presence of severe pain. As a rule, a three-day intake in the acute phase is sufficient. Both pills and injections can be used. In the presence of a chronic process in men, there is no need for these drugs.
Alpha-blockers, as well as analgesics, are used for 2-3 days in an acute process. The same goes for antispasmodics.
At the same time, there are drugs that are taken for a long time, regardless of the stage of the pathology. First of all, vitamins, microelements for men should be taken regularly, and courses of immunomodulators are taken twice a year. Hormones are only used as prescribed by a doctor after a thorough examination.
Throughout your life, you can periodically take courses using herbal preparations and traditional medicine recipes. They will help to normalize the work of the gland and strengthen the immune system, thus reducing the risk of relapse.
drug names
Among the wide range of drugs, one can especially distinguish those that are highly effective and proved among men with acute or chronic prostatitis. Often an antibacterial agent from the penicillin group is prescribed, which copes well with a large number of bacteria and does not cause side effects.
In addition, other drugs can be used, for example, penicillins in the form of injections, tetracyclines in tablets, antispasmodics, etc. In addition, there are many analogues, so only a doctor can say the name of a suitable drug.
Along with antibacterial drugs, a drug that has a pronounced antibacterial and anti-inflammatory property is used. In addition, it normalizes the output of urine and blood circulation in the tissues. It promotes the reabsorption of blood clots and stimulates the work of muscle tissue. Used in the chronic form of the disease. It can also be prescribed after surgery.
other medicines
In addition to the above, other drugs can be used for prostatitis in men. Thus, a homeopathic remedy is prescribed, capable of relieving inflammation and improving blood circulation in the tissues. At the same time, swelling decreases, cell nutrition improves, urination and secretion normalize. It is used only as part of complexes. It can be taken for a long time, up to six months. The drug is easily tolerated with no side effects.
A natural preparation can be prescribed, the composition includes only plant components, which makes the product safe. It allows you to quickly remove inflammation and normalize the functioning of the gland.
All drugs for the treatment of men should only be prescribed by a doctor after the examination. Each drug has its own indications and usage characteristics. Incorrect use of them can cause deterioration of the condition and the development of side effects.