The stronger sex in adulthood often suffer from disorders of the genitourinary system. The causes of unpleasant symptoms are very different, so it can be dangerous to choose a single drug for prostatitis in men.
Inflammatory diseases require an integrated approach as well as diagnostic tests to prescribe the right therapy.
Prostatitis and its manifestations
One of the most common diseases in men is prostatitis, it occurs in almost every fifth member of the stronger sex after 40 years. The disease brings numerous inconveniences and does not allow a man to live a full life. The disease occurs as a result of alcohol abuse, sedentary lifestyle, malnutrition or fuzzy sexual activity.
The main manifestations of the disease are:
- Severe lower abdominal pain.
- Disorder of the urinary system.
- Frequent urge to urinate, especially at night.
- Unpleasant sensations or pain during intercourse.
- Erectile dysfunction or temporary impotence.
- Foreign substances in urine (blood or pus).
Prostate problems appear suddenly or develop over a short period of time (usually within a week). Fearing to see a specialist, many men look for a suitable cure for prostatitis without a doctor's recommendation. Today, the pharmacy offers a wide variety of drugs and in most cases they do not require a prescription to sell them (with the exception of antibiotics). When looking for the right medicine, it should be remembered that the wrong therapy or untimely seeking help from a doctor can lead to a complication of the disease. As a result, prostate adenoma, cancer, infertility and impotence develop easily.
Basic treatment methods
Modern pharmacology offers a wide variety of drugs and drugs in the fight against prostatitis. They all differ in composition, form of release and regimens of use. The specialist prescribes drugs to treat chronic prostatitis or in the acute phase after the patient undergoes a diagnostic examination. You will need to take a blood test, a urine test, and an ultrasound scan.
In the initial stage of the disease, when the cause of the inflammatory process is not identified, broad-spectrum drugs are prescribed. After receiving the test results, the therapy is adjusted and the antibiotics are replaced with more specialized drugs.
What is the best medicine for prostatitis? A specialist will help you choose the drug, focusing on the type of disease.
Some examples of common treatment regimens:
- Acute stage of infectious prostatitis (caused by E. coli, Klebsiella, enterococcus, pseudomonas). In this situation, an antibiotic from the group of cephalosporins or tetracyclines is prescribed. Painkillers as well as topical suppositories are used to relieve symptoms. The complex therapy lasts 2 weeks.
- Chronic form. Prescribed drugs in the form of suppositories or capsules for prostatitis according to a specific scheme. Antibiotics only with exacerbation of the disease, in remission only phytopreparations.
- Latent prostatitis. Antibacterial therapy is prescribed for 14 days, as well as suppositories for local action on the inflammatory process. If the disease does not cause discomfort, antispasmodics and painkillers will not be needed.
- Non-infectious prostatitis. Medications to normalize urine flow, as well as antispasmodics to eliminate urethral spasms and edema. The pain syndrome is relieved by analgesics. The course of treatment is 14 days.
The effectiveness of treatment largely depends not only on what drugs to take for prostatitis, but also on the right treatment regimen and method of action. The complex is selected by a specialist, taking into account the need to affect the prostate gland and the inflammatory process in a certain way.
The main groups of drugs used by urologists in the treatment of prostatitis:
- Antibiotics.
- Non-steroidal drugs.
- Painkillers.
- Immunomodulators.
- Homeopathy and herbal medicines.
The doctor prescribes several types of pills at once or adds candles with the desired properties to the injections. It is the integrated approach (the use of drugs with different effects) that allows you to achieve a good result and effectively deal with the disease. Some medications will need to be taken until the symptoms go away, others completely. It is necessary to strictly follow all the recommendations of the doctor and not to violate the established treatment regimen.
Antibacterial drugs
Every inflammatory process is suppressed in the body by antibiotics. Prostatitis caused by infection is no exception. After receiving the test results, visual examination, palpation of the prostate and questioning the patient, the specialist prescribes a course of antibacterial agents.
An appropriate group is selected depending on the type of disease:
- Fluoroquinols.It is used to treat a disease that has become chronic, as well as in severe stages. These drugs are effective with few side effects. They quickly relieve inflammation and inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria.
- Tetracyclines.Used to treat the acute phase of the disease. The main contraindications for use are leukopenia, as well as renal pathology, possible manifestation of an allergic reaction.
- Penicillins.May cause side effects such as drowsiness, dermatitis, lethargy, tinnitus and headache. Therefore, it is used with caution in people with chronic kidney and liver disease.
Modern drugs quickly begin to act on the problem area and allow you to deal with the inflammatory process in a few days. The urologist prescribes an antibiotic against prostatitis, taking into account the patient's health, the nature of the disease, and age. The specialist takes into account the rating of well-proven drugs, as well as the latest developments on the market.
Non-steroidal drugs
Anti-inflammatory drugs to treat prostatitis can quickly relieve groin pain, reduce inflammation and significantly alleviate the condition. Immediately after ingestion, after a few hours, the patient notes a reduction in pain, discomfort and normalization of urination. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs reduce muscle tone in the groin area and thus improve well-being.
Many patients, noticing changes for the better, neglect to take other medications than just make the condition worse. It should be understood that such drugs are taken in combination with antibiotics and other means.
Alpha blockers for pain relief
Drugs that fall into this category are prescribed to relax muscles as well as to improve the process of urine leakage. Such drugs are present in almost every treatment regimen, regardless of the form of the disease (acute phase, chronic stage). It should be remembered that the drugs themselves are no longer aimed at treatment, but only block and eliminate the main unpleasant manifestations that do not allow a person to live normally.
Immunomodulators to support the body
In the acute phase or chronic form of prostatitis can not do without drugs that increase the body's defenses. Modulators have an effect on cellular and humoral immunity and contribute to the body's resistance to infections, increase overall tone and normalize many processes.
Drugs from this group of drugs are used in combination with other drugs and have an effect in the first few hours after administration.
Homeopathy and herbal medicines
Herbal remedies or homeopathy are as popular as any other type of medicine. They are safe for the body and at the same time equally effective.
Medicines are available in the form of suppositories or tablets. They are sold freely without a prescription. Before taking it, it is important to read the instructions carefully and follow the recommended doses.
Dosage form for prostatitis
All drugs available in pharmacies differ in their form of release. Not everyone knows what is special about choosing one or another species. It is more convenient to take tablets, but the injections work faster and allow a sufficient concentration of the active substance to reach the site of inflammation faster.
The following forms of medication are most often prescribed by specialists:
- Injections.One of the best forms of treatment, although it is accompanied by quite unpleasant sensations during the injection. Any treatment for prostatitis almost always begins with injections.
- Rectal suppositories.Due to the local action, this form of the drug can quickly relieve pain, relieve inflammation and activate blood flow. Prostatitis suppositories can be with antibiotics and also contain a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug or anesthetic.
- Pills.The most convenient form to use, as it is taken quickly. But through the stomach, the drugs enter the blood worse and the effect may not be the same as with other forms of medication.
The method of treatment and the form of release of the drug by the doctor are chosen based on the general condition of the patient, as well as the need for a certain effect. If the therapy is chosen incorrectly or the patient does not follow the established schedule of treatment, the treatment regimen, then the prostatitis becomes chronic. This form of the disease is more difficult to treat and can lead to serious consequences. Therefore, in case of problems with the prostate gland, a person should not self-medicate, but immediately contact competent specialists who will take into account all the characteristics of the body and prescribe the right treatment.