Medicines and medications for the treatment of chronic prostatitis

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

Types of medications for chronic prostatitis

Pharmacies offer the following range of medications:

1. Oral agents.These include tablets and capsules. They differ from each other only in that the latter have a gelatin shell in which the medicine is contained in powder form, and the tablets are characterized by a dense consistency. Both medications are taken before, during or after meals. Some medications need to be taken with water.
2. Injections or solutions for injection.Medications used for chronic prostatitis are administered intramuscularly and intravenously. This guarantees immediate action of the product.
3. Candles.They are taken as a treatment for 5 to 10 days and also have many positive effects. These include analgesic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Suppositories are only administered when the patient is lying on their 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. Instillation.This method of treatment is rarely used and, as a rule, only if the patient is hospitalized. The medicine is injected directly into the urethra using a catheter and therefore this procedure is carried out only by experienced medical personnel.
5. Microclysters.Doctors consider the presented remedy not as a full-fledged treatment drug, but as a method of prevention. Microclysters contain herbal decoctions that have an anti-inflammatory effect.

These drugs for chronic prostatitis are considered the main drugs.

In addition, there is another classification of drugs:

1. Etiotropic.This category of drugs fights infections, considered the main cause of disease.
2. Pathogenetic.Reduce congestion of the gland and remove inflammation.
3. Symptomatic.They are used exclusively to combat discomfort linked to the disease.

Muscle relaxers

Designed to relieve increased muscle tone. It is impossible to completely cure prostatitis with their help, they are used exclusively as an additional remedy.

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

Alpha blockers

Alpha blockers are used if a man experiences discomfort while urinating. This problem is common in situations where a young man suffers from prostatitis: he often feels the need to urinate, but cannot relieve himself. Only in this case are alpha blockers prescribed.

These drugs have a large number of good reviews and are often recommended by doctors.

It is believed that to achieve a lasting result, it is necessary to use these drugs for at least 6-12 months. Stopping treatment immediately after symptoms disappear increases the risk of exacerbations.

Antibiotics

Antibiotics are intended to eliminate the cause of prostatitis, but their choice should 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 have a wide range of applications.
2. Macrolides.They differ in that they are non-toxic and do not affect the intestinal microflora. Penetrates well into prostate tissues. These are reserve antibiotics and are therefore used exclusively if other groups of drugs have not worked.
3. Penicillins.They are distinguished by their relatively low cost, convenient form of administration and high efficiency. As a rule, they are used in cases of intolerance to fluoroquinolones or in the presence of chronic diseases of several organs.
4. Fluoroquinolones.They have proven their effectiveness and are well absorbed by prostate tissue.
5. Tetracyclines.They have negative properties, including a negative effect on the digestive tract.

Anti-inflammatory drugs

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate that will progress if left untreated. If you relieve inflammation, it can help eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of the disease.

It is important to remember that the use of each medication and its dosage must be adjusted by the doctor depending on the patient's condition and symptoms.

Steroid

Steroid medications are only used if nonsteroidal treatment does not help.

It is important to note that steroids significantly suppress the immune system and therefore cannot be prescribed if the patient has HIV or other immune deficiency.

Non-steroidal

Nonsteroidal medications have few side effects and are very effective.

It is important to understand that it is recommended to take them exclusively during the acute period of the disease, within 5-7 days, no more.

Precautions should be taken if the patient experiences an exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases.

Local remedies

Topical remedies are a category of medications particularly often used to treat 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. A medicine based on prostate extract improves urinary excretion, and also has a positive effect on the body's metabolic processes.
2. Morpholinium-methyl-triazolyl-thioacetate. Improves prostate regeneration processes.
3. Propolis. Strengthens the immune system, reduces inflammation. It is a natural beekeeping product.
4. Bituminous ammonium sulphonate. Has a local anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
5. But propolis-based candles also contain other additives: wax, honey and royal jelly.
6. Sea buckthorn oil. You should be careful with this, because in some cases the product can cause an unpleasant reaction in the form of a burning sensation in the rectum. Has an increased anti-inflammatory effect.
7. In the category of ointments, there is a product based on camphor, which is prescribed for the flow of urine and secretions. It is administered rectally using an applicator.
8. We should not forget about 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 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, well-selected cheap drugs will be no less effective than expensive ones.

The principles of proper treatment are:

1. First of all, examinations are carried out, during which it is necessary to determine what type of microflora causes prostatitis.
2. A study is underway on sensitivity to certain groups of drugs. A correctly selected drug is already half of the success of treatment.
3. For further treatment, not only the most effective, but also the safest remedy is selected.
4. Based on the tests, as well as the characteristics of the patient's body, the treatment method and its dosage are selected. It is strictly not recommended to prescribe medications yourself, especially when it comes to suppositories.
5. Once the course is prescribed, it must begin the same day. The course is chosen based on the well-being of the patient and must be strictly followed. Deviations from the drug regimen are prohibited because they can slow down progression or even cause a reverse process.
6. During treatment, also remember that you need to conduct timely examinations and tests. This is necessary only so that you can observe the dynamics of the disease and adjust the intake of medications.

We must not forget that the fastest results can be achieved only if complex treatment is used. The course should also include massages or special baths.

It is important to note that it is categorically not recommended to perform massage on your own, using video tutorials or written manuals, since in most cases this only aggravates the patient's condition. Massages must be performed by specialists.

The treatment regimen and duration of treatment will depend solely on each patient's body. However, in any case, it is recommended to start treatment as early as possible, before the disease begins to actively progress.

During the treatment process, we should also not forget that in addition to complex treatment, we also need to think about non-drug therapy methods. These include good nutrition and exercise. There are also physiotherapeutic procedures and prostate massage, without which the treatment cannot be considered complete.

The following recommendations should also be followed:

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

Contraindications to drug treatment

There are a number of contraindications to drug treatment that must be taken into account when choosing treatment and which must be reported to the doctor.

1. Antibiotic intolerance.Each organism has its own characteristics, and therefore if someone from the environment calmly tolerates a certain antibiotic, this does not mean that your body will react in the same way.
2. Concomitant diseases.These include liver and kidney diseases, as well as diabetes. With such diseases, you should be especially careful when choosing the appropriate medication.
3. Allergic reactions.When testing it is necessary to check whether the drug causes an allergic reaction. If this is the case, this can only worsen the patient's condition. It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that an allergic reaction can occur not only to one drug, but also to several classes of substances.
4. It is also important to change medications over the course of several courses.If the medicine helped the previous time, this time it must be replaced with another, otherwise the treatment may not be effective enough.

Physiotherapy also has certain contraindications that must be respected:

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

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

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