Inflammation of the prostate has recently been diagnosed more and more often. But if earlier the disease was detected in men over 40 years old, today the pathology often occurs in young people. The cause can be infection, viruses, low immunity, sedentary lifestyle, etc. Accordingly, drugs for the treatment of prostatitis will be diverse. You can choose the most effective of them only with your doctor after a thorough examination.
Types of drugs
All drugs are presented in various forms of release. With prostatitis in men, injections, tablets, suppositories, ointments and instillation solutions can be used. In the acute phase, injections are prescribed, while drugs for the treatment of chronic prostatitis are most often presented in the form of tablets and capsules. Among them, antibiotics and anti-inflammatories 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, that is, both in the presence of bacteria and in their absence. Their main purpose is to relieve inflammation and improve the functioning of the body. You can also take painkillers and vitamins in pill form. But immunomodulators and drugs to accelerate regeneration are more often produced in the form of injections. Such injections are often prescribed outside of the acute phase 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 convenient forms that allow you to act directly on the focus of inflammation. In the form of suppositories there are anti-inflammatories, analgesics, antibiotics, etc.
In some cases, instillations may be necessary. The drug is injected into the urethra in a volume of no more than 5 milliliters.
The choice of the form of the drug is carried out only with the doctor depending on the stage of the pathology and its characteristics. It is impossible to replace injections with tablets or suppositories on your own.
The basic principle of treatment
For the desired effect, it is necessary to use complex treatment. You cannot be limited to just antibiotics or just painkillers. As a rule, the scheme of an acute process includes the following drugs:
- antibiotics to eliminate pathogenic flora;
- anti-inflammatory drugs;
- analgesics and antispasmodics for severe pain;
- suppositories to relieve local inflammation.
In addition to the above, drugs from other groups can be used, for example, hormonal agents, alpha-blockers, immunomodulators, muscle relaxants, etc. Each drug has its own duration of use and dosage. They are determined based on the properties of the agent and its effect.
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. In case of severe inflammation, injections can be used, but tablets are even more often prescribed. The choice is made according to the available flora and the individual characteristics of the patient.
Anti-inflammatories are also used for any form of prostatitis. They will help relieve inflammation even in the presence of stones in the prostate. Admission duration usually does not exceed 14 days, but longer courses can be used.
Analgesics 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 be used. In the presence of a chronic process in humans, these drugs are not needed.
Alpha-blockers, as well as painkillers, are used for 2-3 days in an 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 courses of immunomodulators are carried out twice a year. Hormones are used only when prescribed by a doctor after a thorough examination.
Throughout life, you can periodically take courses using herbal preparations and recipes of traditional medicine. They will help normalize the work of the gland and strengthen the immune system, thereby reducing the risk of relapse.
Drug names
Among the wide range of drugs, one can especially single out those that are very effective and have proven themselves in men with acute or chronic prostatitis. Quite often, an antibacterial agent from the penicillin group is prescribed, which copes well with a large number of bacteria and does not cause side effects.
Also, 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 tell the name of a suitable drug.
In addition to antibacterial drugs, a drug is used that has a pronounced antibacterial and anti-inflammatory property. In addition, it normalizes the outflow of urine and blood circulation in the tissues. Promotes the resorption of blood clots and stimulates the work of muscle tissue. 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, capable of relieving inflammation and improving blood circulation in the tissues. At the same time, swelling decreases, cellular nutrition improves, urination and secretion normalize. It is used only in connection with complexes. It can be taken for a long time, up to six months. The drug is easily tolerated, without any side effects.
A natural preparation can be prescribed, the composition includes only plant components, which makes the product safe. Allows you to quickly remove inflammation and normalize the functioning of the gland.
All drugs for the treatment of men should be prescribed only by a doctor after examination. Each drug has its own indications and features of use. Their incorrect use can lead to a deterioration of the condition and the development of side effects.