Recently, inflammation of the prostate has been diagnosed more and more often. But if earlier the disease was discovered in men older than 40, today the pathology often occurs in young people. The cause can be infection, viruses, weak immunity, sedentary lifestyle and so on. Accordingly, drugs for the treatment of prostatitis will be diverse. You can choose the most effective one only together with your doctor after a detailed examination.
Types of drugs
All drugs are presented in different forms of release. In prostatitis in men, injections, tablets, suppositories, ointments and instillation solutions can be used. Injections are prescribed in the acute phase, while drugs for the treatment of chronic prostatitis are usually delivered in the form of tablets and capsules. Among them are mandatory antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. The former include the most effective drugs such as fluoroquinolones, penicillins and tetracyclines. If a specific infection is found, other antibiotics may be prescribed.
Anti-inflammatory drugs are used in any form of pathology, ie in the presence of bacteria and in their absence. Their main goal is to alleviate inflammation and improve the functioning of the organism. You can also take painkillers and vitamins in pill form. But immunomodulators and drugs to speed up regeneration are more often produced in the form of injections. Such injections are often prescribed outside the acute phase in order to regenerate the prostate tissue.
In addition to the above, suppositories and creams for rectal use are used in the treatment of men. These are the most suitable forms that allow you to act directly on the site of inflammation. In the form of suppositories there are anti-inflammatory drugs, painkillers, antibiotics and so on.
In some cases, instillations may be required. The drug is injected into the urethra in a volume not exceeding 5 milliliters.
The choice of drug form is made only together with the doctor based on the stage of pathology and its characteristics. It is impossible to replace injections with tablets or suppositories on your own.
The main principle of treatment
For the desired effect it is necessary to use a complex treatment. You can’t be limited to just antibiotics or just painkillers. As a rule, the scheme for the acute process includes the following drugs:
- antibiotics to remove pathogenic flora;
- anti-inflammatory drugs;
- painkillers and antispasmodics for severe pain;
- suppositories to alleviate local inflammation.
In addition to the above, drugs of 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 dose. They are determined based on the properties of the agent and the effect it has.
Antibacterial agents are mandatory when bacterial prostatitis is detected in men. They are taken from a week to two months, for example, in a chronic form. Injections can be used for severe inflammation, but tablets are still prescribed more often. The choice is made on the basis of available flora and individual characteristics of the patient.
Anti-inflammatory drugs are also used for any form of prostatitis. They will help alleviate inflammation even in the presence of prostate stones. The duration of admission is usually no longer than 14 days, but longer courses can be used.
Painkillers are used only in the presence of severe pain. As a rule, a three-day intake in the acute phase is sufficient. Tablets and injections can also be used. In the presence of a chronic process in men, there is no need for these drugs.
Alpha-blockers, as well as painkillers, are used for 2-3 days in the 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 pathology. First of all, vitamins, microelements for men should be taken regularly, and immunomodulator courses are done twice a year. Hormones are used only on the recommendation of a doctor after a detailed examination.
During your life, you can occasionally do courses using herbal preparations and recipes of traditional medicine. They will help normalize the work of the gland and strengthen the immune system, which reduces the risk of recurrence.
Names of drugs
Among the wide range of drugs, those that are highly effective and proven among men with acute or chronic prostatitis can be singled out. An antibacterial agent of the penicillin group is often 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 the appropriate drug.
In addition to antibacterial drugs, a drug with pronounced antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties is used. In addition, it normalizes urine outflow and blood circulation in tissues. It promotes the resorption 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 drugs
In addition to the above, other drugs can be used for prostatitis in men. Thus, a homeopathic remedy is prescribed, which can alleviate inflammation and improve blood circulation in the tissues. At the same time, swelling is reduced, cell nutrition is improved, urination and excretion are normalized. It is used only as part of a complex. 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 composition includes only herbal components, which makes the product safe. It allows you to quickly remove inflammation and normalize glandular function.
All drugs for the treatment of men should be prescribed only by a doctor after examination. Each drug has its own indications and characteristics of use. Their improper use can cause worsening of the condition and the development of side effects.