Recently, inflammation of the prostate has been diagnosed more and more frequently. But if earlier the disease was detected in men over 40 years old, today the pathology often occurs in young people. The cause can be an infection, viruses, low immunity, a sedentary lifestyle and so on. Accordingly, drugs for the treatment of prostatitis will be diverse. You can only select the most effective of these together with your doctor after a thorough examination.
types of drugs
All drugs are presented in different 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 used to treat chronic prostatitis are mostly offered 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. Their main goal is to reduce inflammation and improve the functioning of the body. You can also take pain relievers and vitamins in pill form. However, immunomodulators and drugs to accelerate regeneration are more often made in the form of injections. Such injections are often prescribed outside of the acute stage to restore prostate tissue.
In addition, suppositories and creams for rectal administration are used in the treatment of men. These are the most convenient forms that allow you to act directly on the focus of inflammation. In the form of suppositories, there are anti-inflammatory drugs, painkillers, antibiotics and so on.
In some cases, instillations may be required. The drug is injected into the urethra in a volume of no more than 5 milliliters.
The choice of the form of the drug is made only together with the doctor, based on the stage of the pathology and its features. It is impossible to replace injections themselves with tablets or suppositories.
The main principle of treatment
Complex treatment is required for the desired effect. You may not be limited to just antibiotics or just painkillers. The scheme for an acute process, as a rule, 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 and so on. Each drug has its own duration of use and dosage. They are determined based on the properties of the agent and its action.
Antibacterial agents are mandatory if bacterial prostatitis is detected in men. For example, they are taken in a chronic form from one week to two months. In severe inflammation, injections can be used, but tablets are still more commonly 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 help reduce inflammation even when stones are present in the prostate. The admission period is usually no more than 14 days, but longer courses can also be used.
Painkillers are only used if the pain is severe. 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 and painkillers are used in the acute course for 2-3 days. The same applies to 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 and microelements for men should be taken regularly, and courses of immunomodulators are held twice a year. Hormones are only used on medical prescription and after a thorough examination.
Throughout life, you can regularly take courses on herbal preparations and recipes of traditional medicine. They help normalize the work of the gland and strengthen the immune system, thereby reducing the risk of relapse.
names of drugs
Among the wide range of drugs, one can especially distinguish those that are highly effective and have proven themselves in men with acute or chronic prostatitis. Very often, an antibacterial agent of 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 tablet form, antispasmodics such. In addition, there are many analogues, so only a doctor can name 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 tissues. Promotes the resorption of blood clots and stimulates the work of muscle tissue. Used in the chronic form of the disease. It can also be prescribed after surgery.
Other medications
In addition to the above, other drugs for prostatitis in men can be used. Therefore, a homeopathic remedy is prescribed, which can reduce inflammation and improve blood flow to 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 well tolerated, without side effects.
A natural preparation can be prescribed, the composition contains only herbal components, which makes the product safe. Allows you to quickly remove inflammation and normalize the functioning of the gland.
All drugs for the treatment of men should only be prescribed by a doctor after examination. Each drug has its own indications and features of use. Incorrect use can lead to a worsening of the condition and the development of side effects.