Recently, inflammation of the prostate has been diagnosed more and more often. But if earlier the disease was found in men over the age of 40, today the pathology is often found in young people. The cause may be infection, viruses, low immunity, sedentary lifestyle, etc. Accordingly, drugs for the treatment of prostatitis will be varied. You can choose the most effective of them only together with your doctor after a thorough examination.
Types of drugs
All drugs are available 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 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 found, other antibiotics may be prescribed.
Anti-inflammatory drugs are used in all forms of pathology, ie 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 tablet form. But immunomodulators and drugs to accelerate regeneration are more often produced in the form of injections. Such injections are often prescribed outside the acute stage of prostate tissue repair.
In addition to the above, suppositories and creams for rectal use are used in the treatment of men. These are the most convenient forms that allow you to act directly on the source of inflammation. In the form of suppositories there are anti-inflammatory drugs, painkillers, antibiotics, etc.
In some cases, instillations may be required. The drug is injected into the urethra in a volume of not more than 5 milliliters.
The choice of the form of the drug is made only in conjunction with the doctor based on the stage of the pathology and its characteristics. It is not possible to replace the injections with tablets or suppositories on your own.
The basic principle of treatment
For the desired effect it is necessary to use a complex treatment. You can't limit yourself to antibiotics or painkillers. As a rule, the scheme of acute process includes the following drugs:
- antibiotics to eliminate pathogenic flora;
- anti-inflammatory drugs;
- painkillers 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 the effect it has.
Antibacterial agents are mandatory when bacterial prostatitis is found in men. They are taken from a week to two months, for example in chronic form. Injections can be used for severe inflammation, but tablets are still more common. The choice is made based on the available flora and the individual characteristics of the patient.
Anti-inflammatory drugs are also used for all forms of prostatitis. They will help relieve inflammation even in the presence of prostate stones. The duration of admission is usually no more than 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. Both tablets and injections can 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 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 the pathology. First of all, vitamins, trace elements for men should be taken regularly, and courses of immunomodulators are done twice a year. Hormones are used only on prescription after a thorough examination.
Throughout your life you can periodically do courses using herbal preparations and recipes of traditional medicine. They will help to normalize the work of the gland and strengthen the immune system, thus reducing the risk of recurrence.
The names of the drugs
Among the wide range of drugs can be distinguished especially those that are highly effective and have been proven among 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.
In addition, other drugs can be used, such as penicillins in the form of injections, tetracyclines in tablets, antispasmodics and others. In addition, there are many analogues, so only a doctor can say the name of a suitable drug.
Along with antibacterial drugs, a drug is used that has pronounced antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, it normalizes the flow of urine and blood circulation in the tissues. 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. So, a drug is prescribed 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, urination and secretion are normalized. It is 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 composition includes only plant components, which makes the product safe. Allows you to quickly eliminate 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 characteristics of use. Improper use can lead to worsening of the condition and development of side effects.