Recently, prostatitis has been increasingly diagnosed. But if the disease was previously diagnosed in men over the age of 40, today the pathology often occurs in young people. The cause can be infection, viruses, low immunity, a sedentary lifestyle, and so on. Accordingly, medications for the treatment of prostatitis will be varied. You can only choose the most effective of these only after a thorough examination with your doctor.
Types of drugs
Each drug is presented in a different release form. In men with prostatitis, injections, tablets, suppositories, ointments and instillation solutions may be used. Injections are prescribed in the acute phase, while drugs for the treatment of chronic prostatitis are most often presented in the form of tablets and capsules. Among them, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs 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-inflammatory drugs are used in any form of pathology, both in the presence and absence of bacteria. Their main goal is to relieve inflammation and improve the functioning of the body. You can also take painkillers and vitamins in tablet form. But immunomodulators and drugs to speed up regeneration are more often produced by injection. Such 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 comfortable forms that allow you to act directly on the focus of the inflammation. Suppositories include anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics, antibiotics, and the like.
In some cases, a drip may be needed. The drug is injected into the urethra in a volume of up to 5 ml.
The choice of drug form is made only in conjunction with the physician based on the stage and characteristics of the pathology. Injections alone cannot be replaced by tablets or suppositories.
The main principle of treatment
Complex treatment must be used to achieve the desired effect. It should not be limited to antibiotics or painkillers. The acute process system usually includes the following drugs:
- antibiotics to remove pathogenic flora;
- anti-inflammatory drugs;
- analgesics and antispasmodics for severe pain;
- suppositories to relieve local inflammation.
In addition to the above, drugs of other groups can be used, such as hormonal agents, alpha-blockers, immunomodulators, muscle relaxants, and the like. Each medicine has its own duration and dose. These are determined by the properties and effects of the drug.
Antibacterial agents are mandatory if bacterial prostatitis is detected in men. They last from one week to two months, for example in chronic form. In severe inflammation, injections can be used, but tablets are still prescribed more often. The choice is made based on the available flora and the individual characteristics of the patient.
Anti-inflammatory agents are also used for any form of prostatitis. They help relieve inflammation even in the presence of prostate stones. The duration of admission usually does not exceed 14 days, but longer courses are also available.
Painkillers are used only for severe pain. In the acute phase, a three-day intake is usually sufficient. Both tablets and injections can be used. These medications are not needed in the chronic process of men.
Alpha-blockers as well as painkillers are used in the acute process for 2-3 days. The same goes for antispasmodics.
However, there are medications that are taken for a long time, regardless of the stage of the pathology. Above all, men should take vitamins and trace elements regularly and take immunomodulatory courses twice a year. Hormones should only be used as prescribed by your doctor after a thorough examination.
Throughout your life, you can take regular courses based on herbal preparations and recipes from traditional medicine. They help normalize gland function and strengthen the immune system, thereby reducing the risk of relapse.
Names of medicines
Among the wide range of drugs, those that are very effective and proven in men with acute or chronic prostatitis can be distinguished. Often, an antibacterial agent in the penicillin group is prescribed that copes well with many bacteria and does not cause side effects.
In addition, other drugs may be used, such as penicillins for injection, tetracyclines in tablets, antispasmodics, and the like. In addition, there are a number of analogs, so only a doctor can tell you the name of the right drug.
Along with antibacterial drugs, a drug with pronounced antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties is used. It also normalizes the outflow of urine and blood circulation in the tissues. It promotes the absorption of blood clots and stimulates the work of muscle tissue. It is used in the chronic form of the disease. It can also be prescribed after surgery.
Other medicines
In addition to the above, other medications can be used to treat prostatitis in men. So they are prescribing a medicine that is homeopathic, able to relieve inflammation and improve blood circulation in the tissues. At the same time, swelling is reduced, cell nutrition is improved, and urination and secretion are normalized. Used only as part of complexes. It can be taken for a long time, up to six months. The drug is easily tolerated without side effects.
A natural preparation can be prescribed, the preparation contains only herbal ingredients, which makes the product safe. It allows the inflammation to be removed quickly and the gland to function to normalize.
All medications used to treat men should only be prescribed by a doctor after testing. Each medicine has its own markings and characteristics of use. Improper use can cause deterioration and side effects.