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Medicines and drugs for the treatment of chronic prostatitis

A man with signs of chronic prostatitis

Despite the fact that the problem of inflammation of the prostate is recognized as the most serious for the male population, drugs and drugs for the treatment of chronic prostatitis allow you to quickly eliminate this problem. It is worth understanding the types of drugs in more detail.


Types of drugs for chronic prostatitis

Pharmacies offer the following range of medicines:

  1. Oral agents.These include tablets and capsules. They differ from each other only in that the latter have a gelatin shell, inside which the drug is contained in the form of a powder, and the tablets are characterized by a dense consistency. Both drugs are taken before, during or after meals. Some medications need to be taken with water.
  2. Injections or solutions for injections.Medicines used for chronic prostatitis are administered both intramuscularly and intravenously. This guarantees immediate action of the product.
  3. Candles.They are taken in a course of treatment of 5 to 10 days and also have a large number of positive effects. These include analgesic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Suppositories are administered only when the patient is lying on his side; in this position you need to lie down for another 30 minutes after inserting the suppository. During this period, all substances have time to be absorbed and assimilated.
  4. Instillations.This method of treatment is used rarely and, as a rule, only if the patient is hospitalized. The medicine is injected directly into the urethra through a catheter and therefore this procedure is performed only by experienced medical personnel.
  5. Microclyctors.Doctors consider the presented remedy not a full-fledged drug for treatment, but a prevention method. Microenemas contain herbal decoctions that have an anti-inflammatory effect.

These drugs for chronic prostatitis are considered the main among the drugs.

In addition, there is another classification of drugs:

  1. Etiotropic.This category of medicines fights infection, which is considered the main cause of the disease.
  2. Pathogenic.Reduce congestion in the gland and suppress inflammation.
  3. Symptomatic.They are used exclusively to combat discomfort during illness.

Muscle relaxants

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 gland.

Alpha blockers

Alpha blockers are used if a man feels discomfort when 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 for use by doctors.

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

Antibiotics

Antibiotics are aimed at eliminating the cause of prostatitis, but their choice must 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 not toxic and do not affect the intestinal microflora. It penetrates well into the prostate tissue. They are reserve antibiotics and are therefore only used if other groups of drugs have not worked.
  3. Penicillins.They are distinguished by rather low cost, convenient form of administration and high efficiency. They are usually used in cases of intolerance to fluoroquinolones or in the presence of chronic multi-organ diseases.
  4. Fluoroquinolones.They have proven effectiveness and are well absorbed into the prostate tissue.
  5. Tetracyclines.They have negative properties, which include a negative effect on the digestive tract.

Anti-inflammatory drugs

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate that progresses if left untreated. If it relieves inflammation, it can help get rid of the unpleasant symptoms of the disease.

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

Steroid

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

It is important to note that steroid drugs significantly suppress the immune system and therefore cannot be prescribed if the patient has HIV or another immunodeficiency.

Non-steroidal

Nonsteroidal drugs 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 a period of 5 to 7 days, no more.

Caution should be exercised if the patient has an exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases.

Local remedies

Local remedies are a category of drugs that are used especially often for prostate dysfunction. In the acute form of prostatitis, ointments and suppositories are often used, and in the chronic form of the disease the following substances are prescribed:

  1. A drug based on prostate extract improves urine excretion and also has a positive effect on metabolic processes in the body.
  2. Morpholinium-methyl-triazolyl-thioacetate. Improves regeneration processes in the prostate gland.
  3. Propolis. Strengthens the immune system, reduces inflammation. It is a natural product of beekeeping.
  4. Bituminous ammonium sulphonate. It has a local anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
  5. Propolis-based candles, however, also contain other additives: wax, honey and royal jelly.
  6. Sea buckthorn oil. You need to 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. It has a greater anti-inflammatory effect.
  7. In the category of ointments there is a camphor-based product, prescribed for the outflow of urine and secretions. It is administered rectally using an applicator.
  8. We must not forget about suppositories, which are prescribed not only for the chronic course of the disease, but also after surgery.

Principles of correct pharmacological 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, properly selected cheap drugs will not be less effective than expensive ones.

The principles of adequate treatment are as follows:

  1. First, examinations are carried out, during which it is necessary to find out what type of microflora causes prostatitis.
  2. A study on sensitivity to certain groups of drugs is underway. A properly selected drug already represents half of the success of the treatment.
  3. For the further course of 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 start on the same day. The course is selected based on the patient's well-being and must be followed strictly. Deviations from the treatment regimen are prohibited because they can slow down progress or even cause a reverse process.
  6. During treatment, you should also not forget that you should take timely examinations and tests. This is necessary only to be able to observe the dynamics of the disease and regulate the intake of drugs.
A urologist will help you plan treatment for chronic prostatitis

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

It is important to note that performing massage yourself, using video tutorials or written manuals, is categorically not recommended, since in most cases this only worsens the patient's condition. Massages must be performed by specialists.

The regimen and duration of treatment will depend solely on the individual 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 also must not forget that in addition to complex treatment, we must also remember non-pharmacological methods of therapy. These include proper nutrition and exercise. There are also physiotherapeutic procedures and prostate massage, without which the treatment cannot be considered complete.Avoid alcohol while taking medications for chronic prostatitis


The following recommendations must 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 and smoking.
  4. Maintain a proper diet. The diet should be balanced and healthy.

Contraindications to drug therapy

There are some contraindications to drug therapy which 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 the same way.
  2. Concomitant diseases.These include liver and kidney diseases, as well as diabetes. With such diseases, special care should be taken in choosing the appropriate drug.
  3. Allergic reactions.During testing it is necessary to check whether the drug causes an allergic reaction. If it does, it 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 different classes of substances.
  4. It is also important to change medications during several courses of treatment.If the drug helped the previous time, this time it must be replaced with another, otherwise the treatment may not be effective enough.
Physiotherapy is contraindicated in men with elevated body temperature

Physiotherapy also has some contraindications that must be respected:

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

Physiotherapy can be performed only if the disease is in the chronic phase and in the absence of purulent discharge.

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