Inflammatory diseases of the prostate gland affect about 60% of men. Such a widespread occurrence of prostatitis is explained by a large number of factors that can cause it. The causes may be infectious lesions, impaired immune protection, tissue hypothermia or circulatory disorders in the gland, lack of regular sex.
The urgency of the problem has contributed to the emergence of many types of medicines on the market. Despite the wide range of drugs, it is highly undesirable to start your own treatment. The urologist will help determine what caused the inflammation in a particular case.
Types of drugs for the treatment of prostatitis
An integrated approach is used to achieve a fast and high quality result in the drug therapy of prostatitis. The following groups of drugs are used:
- Antibiotics.They are used in the presence of a laboratory confirmed bacterial pathogen. The type of antibacterial agent used depends on the susceptibility of the microbe. In most cases, these are fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines or penicillins.
- Anti-inflammatory drugsfor prostatitis. They relieve inflammation in the gland, thus improving blood flow, leakage of secretions from the gland and relieving pain.
- Muscle relaxants for skeletal muscles.Relieve muscle tension near the gland, which is manifested by reducing discomfort and pain.
- Muscle relaxants for smooth muscles.Relieves spasms in the urethra, glandular canals and blood vessels, which improves urine flow, prostate secretions and relieves pain.
- Alpha-blockersfor prostatitis. They relieve the tone of the smooth muscles of the urethra and bladder neck, which is manifested by improving urine flow and reducing the frequency of recurrence of the disease.
- Hormonal drugs.Reduce the development and swelling of glandular tissues.
- Immunostimulants.Designed to increase the body's defenses to fight infection.
- Phytotherapeutic agents.They have combined properties: reduce the swelling of the gland, improve urine flow, increase potency. They are ineffective in monotherapy. Well suited for disease prevention.
Treatment options vary depending on the form of prostatitis.
Depending on the situation, the drugs can be delivered in the form of tablets, in the form of suppositories, injections, instillations, microclysters.Good results can be achieved with a combination of drug therapy, physical therapy and prostate massage. A prerequisite for the treatment of a patient is the adjustment of his lifestyle.
Medicines for the treatment of acute prostatitis
Acute prostatitis occurs due to an infectious cause. Its treatment is based on the use of antibiotics. Requirements for these substances should include activity against this pathogen, good tissue penetration and a minimum number of side effects.
Swelling in acute prostatitis will cause pain and urinary retention. For these reasons, the appointment of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and antispasmodics is mandatory.
It is worth remembering that an acute inflammatory process is a contraindication to physiotherapy and massage.
Preparations for chronic prostatitis
Chronic prostatitis requires longer treatment than acute prostatitis. The prolonged course of inflammation causes the proliferation of connective tissue, which will prevent the penetration of antibacterial agents to the foci of infection.
Therefore, enzyme preparations are additionally used in the treatment of chronic prostatitis. They are prescribed in the form of suppositories.
General immunomodulatory therapy is performed, which includes the administration of certain drugs.
Slowing down the blood flow in the gland reduces the speed of metabolic processes and slows down regeneration. Tablets are prescribed to improve microvascular circulation.
All chronic diseases deplete the body's reserves. To make up for the lack of vitamins and trace elements, multivitamin complexes are prescribed.
Some cases of chronic prostatitis require hormone therapy.
Despite the availability of drugs, self-medication is not recommended. The disease can become chronic, lead to curvature of the urethra, oncological degeneration of the gland. At the first signs of the disease you should immediately consult a urologist.