Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the prostate. As with any inflammation, the main treatment for prostatitis is conservative therapy. There are many drugs, because the appointment of each of them has its own indications.
Tablets for the treatment of prostatitis
Taking medication in tablet form is the main method of treating prostatitis. Indications for such therapy are as follows:
- pain when urinating;
- difficulty urinating;
- pelvic fullness;
- pain in the perineum;
- prostatorrhea or spermatorrhea;
- Increased nocturnal diuresis;
- Feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder.
Note! In general, any symptom of acute or chronic prostatitis is an indication of the appointment of certain groups of drugs.
Types of pills for prostatitis
Depending on the type of prostatitis, its forms and main manifestations, the doctor may prescribe one or more of the following drugs:
- Painkiller;
- antibiotics;
- phytopreparations;
- antispasmodics;
- immunomodulators;
- alpha blockers.
Each of these groups has many members.
Painkiller
These drugs inhibit the main inflammatory enzymes, disrupting their pathogenesis. A decrease in the inflammatory process leads to a decrease in tissue edema, which ceases to compress the urethra and nerve endings.
Thus, the pain syndrome is stopped.
Painkillers are prescribed if prostatitis is accompanied by constant or intermittent pain.
antibiotics
Antibiotics are necessary when prostatitis is caused by the action of pathogenic microflora.
These drugs act on the etiological factor of inflammation, suppressing the infectious process in the tissues of the gland. Broad-spectrum antibiotics or drugs to which these microorganisms are sensitive are prescribed.
It is important! Antibiotics may also be prescribed for a non-infectious form of prostatitis, when the enlarged prostate is compressing the urethra. Due to a violation of the outflow of urine, the development of cystitis and pyelonephritis is possible. To prevent these diseases, antibiotics are prescribed.
phytopreparations
Phytopreparations work in a complex way thanks to plant bioflavonoids, vitamins and amino acids. They are able to reduce inflammation, relieve spasms of smooth muscles, improve tissue trophism and increase immunity. However, they do not always have sufficient strength, so they are prescribed along with other medicines.
antispasmodics
Drugs of this group have a myotropic effect and relax smooth muscles. As a result, the tone of the prostate and urethra decreases, urinary retention stops, and pain decreases.
In addition, antispasmodics reduce vascular tone, which improves the trophism of the prostate tissue and accelerates its regeneration.
immunomodulators
These drugs are able to stimulate the body's defenses. They increase cellular and humoral immunity, which is important in fighting inflammation.
It is important! Immunomodulators should not be prescribed for autoimmune prostatitis. This form of inflammation is caused by immune cells attacking glandular tissue. This group of drugs will only aggravate the situation.
alpha blockers
The principle of action of these drugs is similar to the action of antispasmodics. The difference is that they reduce smooth muscle tone by acting on nerve endings.
Note! They have more side effects, so this group of drugs is prescribed for severe obstructive or pain syndrome.
Comparative table of tablets from prostatitis
| drug group | mechanism of action | Usage Notes | side effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painkiller | Reduce inflammation and compression of nerve endings. | Pronounced pain syndrome. Painful urination or ejaculation. | Thrombocytopenia, gastric and duodenal ulcers, interstitial nephritis. |
| antibiotics | Kill pathogenic microflora or block their reproduction. | Infectious prostatitis, proven microbial etiology of the disease, obstructive syndrome. | Suppression of its own microflora, damage to liver cells, hematological disorders. |
| phytopreparations | Reduce inflammation and spasms, improve tissue trophism. | For any form of prostatitis as an additional treatment. | Allergic reaction. |
| antispasmodics | Relieve spasm of smooth muscles. | Obstructive phenomena, urinary retention, pain syndrome. | Dizziness, tachycardia, lowering blood pressure. |
| immunomodulators | Increase the body's immunity. | Any form of prostatitis, additional medication. | Allergic and autoimmune reactions. |
| alpha blockers | Reduce spasm of prostate smooth muscle, improve trophism. | Pronounced obstructive syndrome. Acute phase of inflammation. | Tachycardia, drop in blood pressure, dizziness, headache. |