Medicines and drugs for the treatment of chronic prostatitis

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

Types of drugs for chronic prostatitis

Pharmacies offer the following medicines:

1. Oral agents.These include tablets and capsules. They differ only in that the latter have a gelatin shell, inside which the drug is in powder form, and the tablets are characterized by a thick consistency. Both medicines should be taken before, during or after a meal. Some medicines must be taken with water.
2. Injections or solution injections.Medicines used to treat chronic prostatitis are administered both intramuscularly and intravenously. This guarantees the immediate operation of the product.
3. Candles.They are taken during a course of 5-10 days and have many positive effects. These include analgesic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Suppositories are administered only when the patient is lying on his side; in this position 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 when the patient is in the hospital. The medication is injected directly into the urethra using a catheter, so this procedure should only be performed by experienced medical personnel.
5. Microclysters.Doctors do not consider the presented remedy as a full-fledged treatment medicine, but as a preventive method. Microclysters contain herbal decoctions that have an anti-inflammatory effect.

These drugs for chronic prostatitis are considered the most important of the drugs.

In addition, there is another drug classification:

1. Etiotropic.This class of drugs fights infection, which is considered the main cause of the disease.
2. Pathogenetic.Reduce glandular congestion and suppress inflammation.
3. Symptomatic.It is used exclusively to overcome the discomforts that occur during the disease.

Muscle relaxants

Designed to relieve increased muscle tone. With their help, it is impossible to completely cure prostatitis, they are only used as an additional remedy.

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

Alpha blockers

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

These drugs have many good reviews and are often recommended by doctors.

It is believed that these drugs should be used for at least 6-12 months for lasting results. Stopping therapy immediately after symptoms have subsided increases the risk of exacerbations.

Antibiotics

The purpose of antibiotics is to eliminate the cause of prostatitis, but their choice must 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 can be widely used.
2. Macrolides.They differ in that they are non-toxic and do not affect the intestinal microflora. It penetrates well into the prostate tissue. These are reserve antibiotics, so they are only used when other drug groups have failed.
3. Penicillins.They are characterized by their relatively low cost, convenient administration form and high efficiency. It is usually used for intolerance to fluoroquinolones or for chronic multi-organ diseases.
4. Fluoroquinolones.Their effectiveness is proven and they are well absorbed by the prostate tissue.
5. Tetracyclines. They have negative properties that have a negative effect on the digestive system.

Anti-inflammatory drugs

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate that progresses without treatment. If it relieves inflammation, it can help get rid of the unpleasant symptoms of the disease.

It is important to note that the use and dosage of each drug must be adjusted by the doctor based on the patient's condition and symptoms.

Steroid

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

It is important to note that steroid drugs significantly suppress the immune system, so they should not be prescribed if the patient is HIV-infected or otherwise immunodeficient.

Not a steroid

Nonsteroidal drugs have few side effects and are very effective.

It is important to understand that it is recommended to be taken only during the acute period of the disease, within 5-7 days, and no longer.

Caution should be exercised if the patient's gastrointestinal diseases worsen.

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

Principles of appropriate drug treatment

First of all, it is better to entrust your own health to a doctor who will help you plan your treatment. This does not necessarily mean that the therapy will be expensive, on the contrary, properly selected cheap drugs will not be less effective than expensive ones.

The principles of proper 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. An investigation is underway into sensitivity to certain drug groups. A correctly selected drug is already half of the success of the treatment.
3. During further treatment, not only the most effective, but also the safest method of treatment is selected.
4. Based on the tests and the characteristics of the patient's body, the treatment method and dosage are selected. It is strictly not recommended to prescribe medicines on your own, especially when it comes to suppositories.
5. Once the course is prescribed, it must be started 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 because they can slow down development or even cause a reverse process.
6. During the treatment, it should not be forgotten that examinations and tests must be carried out on time. This is necessary only so that you can observe the dynamics of the disease and adjust the medication intake.

We must not forget that the fastest results can only be achieved with complex treatment. The course must also include a special massage or bath.

It is important to note that it is categorically not recommended to perform the massage independently, with the help of video tutorials or written manuals, because in most cases this only worsens the patient's condition. Massage should be performed by professionals.

The regimen and duration of treatment depends solely on the individual organism of the patient, but in any case it is recommended to start the treatment as soon as possible, before the disease actively progresses.

During treatment, we must not forget that, in addition to complex treatment, we must also remember non-pharmacological therapeutic methods. These include proper nutrition and exercise. There are also physiotherapy procedures and prostate massage, without which the treatment cannot be considered complete.

The following recommendations must also be followed:

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

Contraindications to drug treatment

Drug therapy has many contraindications that must be taken into account when choosing a treatment and reported to the doctor.

1. Antibiotic intolerance.Each organism has its own characteristics, so if someone from the environment calmly tolerates a certain antibiotic, it does not mean that your organism will react in the same way.
2. Concomitant diseases.These include liver and kidney diseases and diabetes. In the case of such diseases, you should be especially careful when choosing the right medicine.
3. Allergic reactions.During the tests, it must be checked whether the medicine does not cause an allergic reaction. If it does, it can only worsen the patient's condition. It should be noted that an allergic reaction can occur not only to one drug, but also to several groups of substances.
4. It is also important to change medications during several courses.If the drug helped the previous time, then this time it should be changed to another one, otherwise the treatment will not be effective enough.

Physiotherapy also has certain contraindications that must be observed:

• epilepsy;
• high body temperature, above 38, if accompanied by fever;
• renal failure;
• cardiovascular diseases;
• disturbances in the functioning of the respiratory system;
• the presence of malignant tumors - this can lead to the accelerated growth of cancer cells, and then to the deterioration of the patient's well-being;
• anemia or bleeding tendency.

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

With this form of prostatitis, it can occur not separately, but simultaneously with modern drug treatment.