In the treatment of prostatitis, drug therapy is most often prescribed. During the transition, the patient must take drugs of different categories. Some are designed to eliminate the symptoms that cause discomfort, while others purposefully act directly on the affected gland, eliminating the most important - the root cause. At the same time, drugs differ in the effect, as some are designed to eliminate the acute, while others are against the chronic. Let's look at the most popular drugs used to treat inflammation of the prostate.
Types of medicines for prostatitis
All drugs prescribed by your doctor can be roughly divided into several categories according to the method of administration:
- Tablets and capsules- taken orally, moderately absorbed by the body, in the case of capsules absorption occurs much faster, as all components reach their destination after a short period oftime after dissolving the gelatin shell.
- Injections- these can be both liquid and powdered preparations, which are then diluted in a working fluid, usually an anesthetic, administered intramuscularly or intravenously and the effect can be noticeable after a few minutes. . .
- Rectal suppositories (suppositories)- have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and analgesic action, are administered to the patient in the rectum when he is on his side and in this position he should spend about half an hour, sothat the drug to dissolve completely and swallowed.
- Instillations- a group of drugs that have the maximum positive effect only when directly entering the area of the affected prostate gland, the method is used in a hospital setting, as the introduction is through the urethra.
- Microenemas- As a rule, they include non-medicinal drugs, such as herbal decoctions, they are not able to replace drug therapy, but can be a good tool for pain relief or prevention.
It should be noted that some types of drugs can be sold simultaneously in several forms, such as tablets and suppositories, so the attending physician must indicate this characteristic.
The most popular drugs for the treatment of prostatitis
Treating prostatitis with drugs is a rather complicated procedure that requires the doctor to select the right drugs that will not only relieve pain and eliminate other symptoms with manifestations, but will also help eliminate the root cause of the disease. The disease itself can also have different origins, manifest itself in acute or chronic forms and deliver a wide range of inconveniences to the patient, limiting him both in natural affairs and lead to complete infertility.
Classic tablets, intramuscular injections and suppositories for rectal administration can be used in the treatment of prostatitis. The choice of drug directly depends on the need for urgency of delivery of its components to the affected organ.
Additional tools
The treatment of prostatitis is not limited to a list of several drugs. Specialists can use other types of drugs from different categories.
Fluoroquinolones
Fluoroquinolones are antibacterial drugs used to treat tuberculous prostatitis. These drugs are used in a complex way and the patient may be prescribed a course consisting of four or more drugs at once.Cephalosporins
Cephalosporins are antimicrobial drugs targeting specific types of bacteria.
Such drugs can be both broad-spectrum and targeted and the need to use one or another agent directly depends on the form of the disease and the cause of its occurrence.Macrolides
Macrolides are rarely used in the treatment of prostatitis, as 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 prostate problems in the early stages.
In acute prostatitis, your doctor may prescribe several drugs from different categories at once. This approach allows you to effectively deal with both the symptoms and the disease itself.
Analgesics
Most analgesics are prescribed in the presence of acute pain syndrome, which is an integral part of chronic but more frequently exacerbated forms of prostatitis. The use of drugs belonging to this group outside of drug therapy aimed at eliminating the disease is not strongly recommended, as the body quickly gets used to them, and to achieve an analgesic effect will need to increase the dose, which may affectadversely to the liver and kidneys. The course of analgesics is prescribed individually.
Alpha-blockers and muscle relaxants
The main task of these groups of drugs is to relieve tension from the spasmodic muscles of the bladder, urethral canal, and also to reduce the pressure in the pelvic area. These remedies help to get rid of the feeling of discomfort and normalize the process of urination.
Immunomodulators
Such preparations mainly contain natural ingredients, 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, allowing:
- to slow down the course of inflammatory processes;
- increase the tone of smooth muscles and bladder walls;
- to minimize the possibility of blood clots;
- improve blood circulation in the prostate gland;
- reduce prostate volume.
Immunomodulators can be used for a number of diseases, including chronic prostatitis, acute non-infectious prostatitis, prostate adenoma.
In addition, such agents are actively used for prophylactic purposes, which helps to avoid the onset of the disease or its recurrence.Vitamins and nutritional supplements
Remedies that fall into these categories can reduce inflammation, improve fluid drainage, and clear congestion. The need for such drugs is also due to insufficient intake of useful nutrients, especially during a course of antibiotics.
Prostatitis is a rather complex disease that should only be treated by a real specialist. Self-medication is strongly discouraged, as this approach has a high probability of complications in the form of infertility, impotence and even the risk of developing cancer. The use of prostatitis drugs without consulting a doctor may lead to the fact that it will be impossible to get rid of the disease without surgery. In addition, self-medication is complicated by the inability to make an accurate diagnosis, as this requires appropriate equipment and knowledge.
It should also be remembered that most drugs used to treat prostatitis are quite toxic, and some types are simply incompatible. If you feel pain in the pelvic area during urination, defecation or ejaculation, go to the toilet often and you can not empty your bladder normally, do not take risks - visit your doctor. This will not only prevent the unfavorable course of the disease, but you will be able to avoid the development of its chronic form, with which you will have to live your whole life. In addition, your sexual function will not be impaired and with timely treatment you can have completely normal and healthy offspring.