Inflammation of the prostate has recently been diagnosed more frequently. But if earlier the disease was detected in men over 40 years of age, today the pathology often occurs in young people. The cause can be an infection, virus, low immunity, a sedentary lifestyle, etc. Consequently, drugs for the treatment of prostatitis will be diverse. You can choose the most effective of them only together 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-inflammatory drugs 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. Its main purpose is to relieve inflammation and improve the functioning of the body. You can also take pain relievers and vitamins in tablet form. But immunomodulators and drugs to accelerate regeneration are most often produced in the form of injections. Such injections are often prescribed outside of the acute stage 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 ways that allow you to act directly on the focus of inflammation. In the form of suppositories, there are anti-inflammatory drugs, painkillers, antibiotics, etc.
In some cases, instillations may be necessary. 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 together 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 main principle of treatment.
For the desired effect, it is necessary to use a complex treatment. You can't limit yourself to just antibiotics or just pain relievers. As a rule, the scheme for 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 the effect it has.
Antibacterial agents are mandatory when bacterial prostatitis is detected in men. They are taken from one week to two months, for example, in a chronic form. With severe inflammation, injections can be used, but tablets are still more often prescribed. The choice is made based on the available flora and the individual characteristics of the patient.
Anti-inflammatory drugs are also used for any form of prostatitis. They will help relieve inflammation even in the presence of stones in the prostate. The duration of admission is usually not more than 14 days, but longer courses can be used.
Analgesics are used only in the presence of severe pain. As a general 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, microelements for men should be taken regularly, and courses of immunomodulators are held twice a year. Hormones are used only as prescribed by a doctor after a complete 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 distinguish those that are highly effective and have proven themselves among men with acute or chronic prostatitis. Most often, an antibacterial agent from the penicillin group is prescribed, which copes 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 a suitable drug.
Along with 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. It is used in the chronic form of the disease. It can also be prescribed after surgery.
Other medications
In addition to the above, other drugs can be used for prostatitis in men. So, a remedy is prescribed that is homeopathic, capable of relieving inflammation and improving blood circulation in the tissues. At the same time, swelling decreases, cell nutrition improves, urination and secretion normalize. 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. It allows you to quickly remove inflammation and normalize the functioning of the gland.
All medications for the treatment of men should be prescribed only by a doctor after the examination. Each drug has its own indications and features of use. Incorrect use of them can cause deterioration of the condition and the development of side effects.