Despite the fact that the problem of inflammation of the prostate gland is recognized as the most serious for the male population, medications and drugs 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 medications need to be taken with water.
- Injections or solutions for injections.Medicines used for chronic prostatitis are administered both intramuscularly and intravenously. This guarantees 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 effects. These include analgesic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Suppositories are administered only when the patient is lying on his side; in this position, you need to lie down 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 medicine is injected directly into the urethra using a catheter, and therefore this procedure is performed only by experienced medical personnel.
- 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.
These medications for chronic prostatitis are considered the main ones among medications.
In addition, there is another classification of drugs:
- Etiotropic.This category of medicines 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 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 remedy.
In therapy, medications are prescribed to improve blood microcirculation in the prostate gland.
Alpha blockers
Alpha blockers are used if a man experiences discomfort when urinating. This problem is common in situations where a young man suffers from prostatitis; he often feels the urge to urinate, but cannot relieve himself. Only in this case are alpha-blockers prescribed.
These medications have a large number of good reviews and are often recommended for use by doctors.
It is believed that for a lasting result it is necessary to use these drugs for at least 6-12 months. Stopping therapy immediately after symptoms subside increases the risk of exacerbations.
Antibiotics
Antibiotics are intended to eliminate the cause of prostatitis, but their choice must 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. Penetrates well into prostate tissue. They are reserve antibiotics, and therefore are used exclusively if other groups of drugs have not worked.
- Penicillins.They are distinguished by their fairly low cost, convenient form of administration and high efficiency. As a rule, they are used for intolerance to fluoroquinolones or in the presence of chronic multiple organ diseases.
- 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 in the prostate that will progress if left untreated. If you relieve inflammation, it can help 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 treatment 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-steroidal
Non-steroidal drugs have few side effects and are highly effective.
It is important to understand that they are recommended to be taken exclusively during the acute period of the disease, within a period of 5 to 7 days, no more.
Caution must be exercised if the patient has an exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases.
Local remedies
Local remedies are a category of drugs 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:
- 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. Has a local anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
- Propolis-based candles, however, also have other additives: wax, honey and royal jelly.
- Sea buckthorn oil. You need to be careful with it, because in some cases the product can cause an unpleasant reaction in the form of a burning sensation in the rectum. Has an increased anti-inflammatory effect.
- In the category of ointments, there is a camphor-based product, which is prescribed for the outflow of urine and secretions. It is administered rectally using an applicator.
- We must not forget about suppositories, which are 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 own health to a doctor who will help you plan your treatment. This does not necessarily mean that therapy will be expensive; on the contrary, properly selected cheap drugs will be no less effective than expensive ones.
The principles of proper treatment are as follows:
- First, examinations are carried out, during which it is necessary to find out what type of microflora causes prostatitis.
- A study is being conducted on sensitivity to certain groups of drugs. A properly selected drug is already half the success of treatment.
- For the further course of treatment, not only the most effective, but also the safest remedy is selected.
- Based on the tests, as well as the characteristics of the patient’s body, the method of treatment and its dosage are selected. It is strictly not recommended to prescribe medications on your own, especially when it comes to suppositories.
- Once the course is prescribed, it must begin on the same day. The course is selected in accordance with the patient’s well-being and must be strictly followed. Deviations from the medication regimen are prohibited because they can slow down progress or even cause a reverse process.
- During treatment, you should also not forget that you should carry out timely examinations and tests. This is only necessary so that you can observe the dynamics of the disease and adjust the medication intake.
We must not forget that the fastest results can only be achieved 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 video tutorials or written manuals, is categorically not recommended, because in most cases this only worsens the patient’s condition. Massages must be performed by specialists.
The regimen and duration of treatment will depend solely on the individual patient’s body, 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 also must not forget that in addition to complex treatment, we must also remember about non-drug methods of therapy. These include proper nutrition and exercise. There are also physiotherapeutic procedures and prostate massage, without which treatment cannot be considered complete.
The following recommendations must also be followed:
- Beware of hypothermia, in particular the feet, lower back, scrotum and penis.
- Avoid high temperatures, as they can accelerate the spread of infection and bacteria throughout the body.
- Quit alcohol and smoking.
- Maintain proper diet. The diet should be balanced and healthy.
Contraindications to drug therapy
There are a number of contraindications to drug therapy that must be taken into account when choosing treatment and which must be reported to the doctor.
- Antibiotic intolerance.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.
- Concomitant diseases.These include liver and kidney diseases, as well as diabetes. With such diseases, you need to be especially careful when choosing the appropriate drug.
- Allergic reactions.During the tests, it is necessary to check whether the drug causes an allergic reaction. If it does, 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 the previous time, this time it must be replaced with another one, otherwise the treatment may not be effective enough.
Physiotherapy also has certain contraindications that must be adhered to:
- epilepsy;
- high body temperature, above 38, if accompanied by fever;
- renal failure;
- cardiovascular diseases;
- disturbances in the functioning of the respiratory system;
- the presence of malignant tumors - this can lead to accelerated growth of cancer cells, and then to a deterioration in the patient’s well-being;
- anemia or tendency to bleed.
Physiotherapy can be performed only if the disease is in a chronic stage and in the absence of purulent discharge.
With this form of prostatitis, it should not occur separately, but simultaneously with modern drug treatment.