Medicines and drugs for the treatment of chronic prostatitis

Despite the fact that the problem of inflammation of the prostate gland is recognized as the most serious problem for the male population, drugs and medicines for the treatment of chronic prostatitis allow you 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 types of drugs:

1. Oral agents.These include tablets and capsules. They differ from each other only in that the latter has a gelatin shell, inside which the medicine is in the form of powder, and the tablets are characterized by a dense consistency. Both drugs are taken before, during or after meals. Some medicines should be taken with water.
2. Injections or solutions for injection.Medicines used for chronic prostatitis are given both intramuscularly and intravenously. This guarantees that the product will work immediately.
3. Candles.They are taken in a course of treatment from 5 to 10 days, and also have a large number of positive effects. These include analgesic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Suppositories are applied only when the patient is lying on his side, in this case, after inserting the suppository, it is necessary to lie down for another 30 minutes. During this period, there is time for absorption and assimilation of all substances.
4. Instillation.This method of treatment is rarely used and, as a rule, only if the patient is in the hospital. The drug is injected directly into the urethra using a catheter, and therefore this procedure is performed only by experienced medical personnel.
5. Microclysters.Doctors consider the presented remedy not a full-fledged drug for treatment, but a method of prevention. Microclysters contain herbal decoctions that have an anti-inflammatory effect.

For chronic prostatitis, these drugs are considered the main drugs.

In addition, there is another classification of drugs:

1. Etiotropic.This category of drugs fights the infection that is considered to be the main cause of the disease.
2. Pathogenetic.It reduces congestion in the gland and suppresses inflammation.
3. Symptomatic.They are only used to combat anxiety during illness.

Muscle relaxants

Designed to eliminate increased muscle tone. It is not possible to completely cure prostatitis with their help, they are used only as an additional tool.

In therapy, drugs are prescribed to improve blood microcirculation in the prostate gland.

Alpha blockers

If a man feels discomfort while urinating, alpha blockers are used. This problem is often encountered in situations where a young man suffers from prostatitis, he often feels the urge to urinate, but cannot relieve himself. Only in this case, alpha-blockers are prescribed.

These drugs have a large number of good reviews and are often recommended for use by doctors.

It is believed that these drugs should be used for at least 6-12 months to achieve lasting results. Discontinuation of therapy immediately after symptoms subside increases the risk of exacerbation.

Antibiotics

Antibiotics are intended to eliminate the cause of prostatitis, but their choice should be approached responsibly. All antibiotics cannot quickly and completely eliminate the cause of the disease.

There are the following groups of antibiotics:

1. Cephalosporins.They are used for parenteral effect and have a wide field of application.
2. Macrolides.They differ in that they are non-toxic and do not affect the intestinal microflora. It penetrates the prostate tissue well. They are reserve antibiotics and therefore are used only when other groups of drugs do not work.
3. Penicillins.They are distinguished by their low prices, convenient management and high efficiency. As a rule, they are used for intolerance to fluoroquinolones or in the presence of chronic multiple organ diseases.
4. Fluoroquinolones.Their effectiveness has been proven and they are well absorbed into the prostate tissue.
5. Tetracyclines.They have negative properties that adversely affect the digestive system.

Anti-inflammatory drugs

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate that progresses if left untreated. If you eliminate the inflammation, it can help to get rid of the unpleasant symptoms of the disease.

It should be remembered that the use of each drug and its dosage should be adjusted by the doctor based on the patient's condition and symptoms.

Steroids

Steroid drugs are used only when non-steroid treatment does not help.

It should be noted that steroid drugs significantly suppress the immune system and therefore cannot be prescribed if the patient has HIV or other immune deficiencies.

Non-steroidal

Non-steroidal drugs have few side effects and are highly effective.

It is important to understand that they are recommended to be taken only during the acute period of the disease, within 5 to 7 days.

Caution should be exercised if the patient has an exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases.

Local remedies

Topical remedies are a category of medications that are especially often 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:

1. The drug based on prostate extract improves urination and also has a positive effect on metabolic processes in the body.
2. Morpholinium-methyl-triazolyl-thioacetate. It improves regeneration processes in the prostate gland.
3. Propolis. Strengthens the immune system, reduces inflammation. It is a natural beekeeping product.
4. Ammonium bituminous sulfonate. It has a local anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
5. Propolis-based candles also have other additives: beeswax, honey and royal jelly.
6. Sea buckthorn oil. You should 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.
7. In the category of ointments, there is a camphor-based product prescribed for the release of urine and secretions. It is applied rectally using an applicator.
8. We must not forget suppositories prescribed not only for the chronic course of the disease, but also after surgery.

Principles of proper drug treatment

First of all, it is better to entrust your health to a doctor who will help you plan your treatment. This does not necessarily mean that the therapy will be expensive, on the contrary, properly selected cheap drugs will be no less effective than expensive drugs.

The correct principles of treatment are as follows:

1. First, examinations are carried out, during which it is necessary to find out which microflora causes prostatitis.
2. A study is being conducted on sensitivity to a certain group of drugs. Correctly selected medicine is already half of the success of the treatment.
3. For the next course of treatment, not only the most effective, but also the safest tool is selected.
4. Based on the tests, as well as the characteristics of the patient's body, the treatment method and its dose are selected. It is not recommended to prescribe drugs independently, especially when it comes to suppositories.
5. The course must start on the same day after the appointment. The course is selected according to the patient's well-being and must be strictly followed. Deviations from the medication regimen are prohibited, as they can slow down progress or even cause the reverse process.
6. During the treatment, you should also not forget that you should conduct examinations and tests on time. This is necessary only to observe the dynamics of the disease and adjust the medication.

We must not forget that the fastest results can be achieved only when complex treatment is used. The course should also include special massages or baths.

It should be noted that it is strongly not recommended to do massage with your own hands using video lessons or written instructions, because in most cases it only worsens the patient's condition. Massages should be performed by professionals.

The treatment regimen and duration will depend only on the individual patient's body, but 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 not forget that in addition to complex treatment, we must also remember non-drug methods of therapy. These include proper nutrition and exercise. There are also physiotherapeutic procedures and prostate massage, without which the treatment cannot be considered complete.

The following recommendations should also be followed:

1. Beware of hypothermia, especially in the legs, lower back, scrotum and penis.
2. Avoid high temperatures, as they can accelerate the spread of infection and bacteria throughout the body.
3. Avoid alcohol and smoking.
4. Maintaining a proper diet. The diet should be balanced and healthy.

Contraindications to drug therapy

There are a number of contraindications for drug treatment that should be taken into account when choosing treatment and should be reported to the doctor.

1. 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.
2. Mixed diseases.These include liver and kidney diseases, as well as diabetes. You should be especially careful when choosing the right medicine for such diseases.
3. 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 should be noted that an allergic reaction can occur not only to one drug, but also to several classes of substances.
4. It is also important to change medications during several treatment courses.If the drug helped the previous time, this time it should be replaced with another one, otherwise the treatment may not be effective enough.

Physiotherapy also has certain contraindications that must be followed:

• epilepsy;
• high body temperature, above 38, if accompanied by fever;
• Kidney failure;
• cardiovascular diseases;
• disorders in the work of the respiratory system;
• the presence of malignant tumors - this can lead to the rapid growth of cancer cells, and then the deterioration of the patient's well-being;
• anemia or bleeding tendency.

Physiotherapy can be performed only when the disease is in a chronic stage and there is no purulent discharge.

This form of prostatitis should not be treated separately, but simultaneously with modern drug treatment.