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Medicines and drugs for the treatment of chronic prostatitis

A man with signs of chronic prostatitis

Despite the fact that the problem of inflammation of the prostate gland is recognized as the most serious for the male population, drugs and medicines for the treatment of chronic prostatitis make it possible to get rid of this problem quickly. It is worth understanding the types of drugs in more detail.


Types of remedies for chronic prostatitis

Pharmacies offer the following range of medicines:

  1. Oral remedies.These include tablets and capsules. They differ from each other only in that the latter has a gelatin shell, inside which the drug is contained in the form of powder, while tablets are characterized by a dense consistency. Both drugs are taken before, during or after meals. Some medicines need to be taken with water.
  2. Injections or injectable solutions.Medicines used in chronic prostatitis are administered both intramuscularly and intravenously. This ensures immediate action of the product.
  3. Candles.They are taken in a course of treatment from 5 to 10 days and also have a large number of positive effects. These include analgesic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Suppositories are inserted only when the patient is lying on his side; In this condition, you need to lie down for another 30 minutes after inserting the suppository. During this time, all substances have time to be absorbed and assimilated.
  4. instillations.This method of treatment is rarely used and usually only if the patient is in the hospital. The medicine is injected directly into the urethra using a catheter, and therefore this procedure is performed only by experienced medical personnel.
  5. microclysters.Doctors consider the presented remedy not a full-fledged treatment, but a method of prevention. Microclysters contain a herbal decoction that has an anti-inflammatory effect.

These drugs for chronic prostatitis are considered the main ones among the drugs.

In addition, there is another classification of drugs:

  1. Etiotropic.Medicines in this category fight infection, which is considered the main cause of the disease.
  2. Pathogenetic.Reduces swelling in the gland and suppresses inflammation.
  3. symptomatic.They are used only to combat discomfort during illness.

Muscle relaxants

Designed to relieve increased muscle tone. With their help, prostatitis cannot be completely cured, they are used exclusively as an additional means.

During therapy, drugs are prescribed to improve blood microcirculation in the prostate gland.

alpha blockers

Alpha blockers are used if a man has discomfort while urinating. This problem is common in situations where a young man suffers from prostatitis, he often has the urge to urinate, but cannot relieve himself. Only in this case, alpha-blockers are prescribed.

These medicines have a large number of good reviews and are often recommended for use by doctors.

It is believed that for long-term results, it is necessary to use these drugs for at least 6-12 months. Discontinuation of therapy as soon as symptoms disappear increases the risk of exacerbation.

Antibiotics

Antibiotics are intended to eliminate the cause of prostatitis, but their choice should be approached responsibly. Not all antibiotics can quickly and completely eliminate the cause of the disease.

There are the following groups of antibiotics:

  1. Cephalosporins.They are used for parenteral action and have a wide range of uses.
  2. Macrolides.They differ in that they are non-toxic and do not affect the intestinal microflora. It penetrates well into the prostate tissue. They are reserve antibiotics and, therefore, are used exclusively if other groups of drugs have not worked.
  3. penicillins.They are characterized by a fairly low cost, a convenient form of administration and high efficiency. As a rule, they are used for intolerance to fluoroquinolones or in the presence of chronic diseases of multiple organs.
  4. fluoroquinolones.They have proven effectiveness and are well absorbed into the prostate tissue.
  5. Tetracyclines.They have negative properties, which include a negative effect on the digestive tract.

Anti-inflammatory drugs

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland that progresses without treatment. If you relieve inflammation, it will help to get rid of the unpleasant symptoms of the disease.

It is important to remember that the use of each drug and its dosage should be adjusted by the doctor according to the patient's condition and symptoms.

Steroid

Steroid drugs are used only if non-steroid treatment does not help.

It is important to note that steroid drugs significantly suppress the immune system and, therefore, they cannot be prescribed if the patient has HIV or other immunodeficiency.

non-steroidal

NSAIDs have few side effects and are very effective.

It is important to understand that they are recommended to be taken exclusively during the acute period of the disease, for 5 to 7 days, no more.

Care should be taken if the patient has an exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases.

local remedies

Topical remedies are a category of medications that are particularly commonly used for prostate dysfunction. In the acute form of prostatitis, ointments and suppositories are most often used, and in the chronic form of the disease, the following substances are prescribed:

  1. The drug based on prostate extract improves urine output and also has a positive effect on metabolic processes in the body.
  2. Morpholinium-methyl-triazolyl-thioacetate. Improves regeneration processes in the prostate gland.
  3. Propolis. Strengthens the immune system, reduces inflammation. It is a natural product of beekeeping.
  4. Ammonium bituminous sulfonate. It has a local anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
  5. However, propolis-based candles also have other additives: wax, honey, and royal jelly.
  6. Sea buckthorn oil. You should be careful, because in some cases the product can cause an unpleasant reaction in the form of burning in the rectum. has an increased anti-inflammatory effect.
  7. In the category of ointments, there is a product containing camphor, which is prescribed for the drainage of urine and secretions. It is administered rectally using an applicator.
  8. We should not forget suppositories, which are prescribed not only for the chronic course of the disease, but also after surgery.

Principles of correct drug treatment

First of all, it is better to entrust your health to a doctor who will help you plan your treatment. This does not necessarily mean that therapy will be expensive, on the contrary, properly selected cheap drugs will be no less effective than expensive ones.

The principles of correct treatment are as follows:

  1. First of all, tests are carried out, during which it is necessary to find out what type of microflora causes prostatitis.
  2. A study is conducted on sensitivity to a certain group of drugs. Correctly selected drug is already half of the success of the treatment.
  3. For the further course of treatment, not only the most effective, but also the safest means are selected.
  4. Based on the tests, as well as the characteristics of the patient's body, the treatment method and its dose are selected. It is strongly not recommended to self-prescribe medications, especially when it comes to suppositories.
  5. After the appointment of the course, it should start on the same day. The course is selected according to the patient's well-being and must be strictly followed. Deviations from the medication regimen are prohibited, as they can slow down progress or even cause the opposite process.
  6. During the treatment, we should also not forget to conduct examinations and tests on time. This is necessary only in order to be able to observe the dynamics of the disease and adjust the medication.
A urologist can help you plan treatment for chronic prostatitis

We must not forget that the fastest results can be achieved only in the case of complex treatment. The course should also include special massage or baths.

It is important to note that performing massage on your own, using video tutorials or written manuals, is strongly not recommended, as in most cases it only worsens the patient's condition. Massage should be performed by specialists.

The mode and duration of treatment will depend only on the body of the individual patient, however, in any case, it is recommended to start treatment as soon as possible, before the disease begins to actively progress.

In the course of treatment, we should not forget that in addition to complex treatment, we should also remember non-narcotic methods of therapy. This includes proper nutrition and exercise. There are also physiotherapeutic procedures and prostate massage, without which the treatment cannot be considered complete.Avoiding alcohol while taking medications for chronic prostatitis


The following recommendations should also be followed:

  1. Beware of hypothermia, especially the feet, lower back, scrotum, and penis.
  2. Avoid high temperatures as they can accelerate the spread of infection and bacteria throughout the body.
  3. Avoid alcohol and smoking.
  4. Follow a proper diet. The diet should be balanced and healthy.

Contraindications to drug therapy

There are a number of contraindications to drug therapy, which must be taken into account when choosing a treatment and which must be reported to the doctor.

  1. Antibiotic intolerance.Each organism has its own characteristics, and therefore, if someone from the environment calmly tolerates a certain antibiotic, it does not mean that your organism will react in the same way.
  2. accompanying diseases.Among them are liver and kidney diseases, as well as diabetes. With such diseases, special care is needed when choosing the appropriate drug.
  3. Allergic reactions.During the tests, it is necessary to check whether the drug causes an allergic reaction. If this happens, it can only worsen the patient's condition. It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that an allergic reaction can occur not only to one drug, but to several classes of substances.
  4. It is also important to change medications during several courses of treatment.If the drug helped last time, it should be changed this time, otherwise the treatment may not be effective enough.
Physiotherapy is contraindicated in men with high body temperature

Physiotherapy also has certain contraindications that must be observed:

  • epilepsy;
  • high body temperature, more than 38, if accompanied by fever;
  • kidney failure;
  • cardiovascular diseases;
  • Violation of the functioning of the respiratory system;
  • the presence of malignant tumors - this can lead to the acceleration of cancer cells, and then the deterioration of the patient's well-being;
  • Anemia or bleeding tendency.

Physiotherapy can be performed only if the disease is in a chronic stage and there is no purulent discharge.

In this form of prostatitis, it should not be done separately, but in combination with modern medical treatment.