Inflammatory diseases of the prostate gland affect about 60% of men. This widespread occurrence of prostatitis is explained by a large number of factors that can cause it. The reasons may be infectious lesions, impaired immune defenses, tissue hypothermia or circulatory disorders in the glandular area, lack of regular sexual intercourse.
The urgency of this problem has contributed to the emergence of many types of drugs on the market. Although there are different types of medications, it is highly undesirable to start treatment on your own. The urologist will help determine what causes the inflammation in a particular case.
Types of drugs for the treatment of prostatitis
An integrated approach is used to achieve fast and high quality results in drug therapy of prostatitis. The following groups of drugs are used:
- Antibiotics.They are used if there are laboratory-certified bacterial pathogens. The type of antibacterial agent used depends on the microbial sensitivity. In most cases, these are fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, or penicillins.
- Anti-inflammatory drugsfor prostatitis. They relieve inflammation in the glands, thereby increasing blood flow, secretion outflow from the glands and relieving pain.
- Relax muscles for skeletal muscle.Relieves tension in the muscles near the glands, which is indicated by a decrease in discomfort and pain.
- Relax muscles for smooth muscle.Relieves cramps in the urethra, glands and blood vessels, which increases the outflow of urine, prostate secretion and relieves pain.
- Alpha blockersfor prostatitis. They relieve the smooth muscle tone of the urethra and bladder neck, which is indicated by increased urine flow, and reduce the frequency of recurrence of the disease.
- Hormone drugs.Reduces the development and swelling of glandular tissue.
- Immunostimulan.Designed to increase the body's defenses against infection.
- Phytotherapeutic agents.They have a combination of properties: reduce swelling of the glands, improve urine outflow, increase potency. They are not effective in monotherapy. Very suitable for disease prevention.
Treatment options vary depending on the form of prostatitis.
Depending on the situation, the drug can be delivered in tablet form, in the form of suppositories, injections, injectors, microclucers.
Good results can be achieved with a combination of drug therapy, physical therapy and prostate massage. The prerequisite for treating the patient is to improve his lifestyle.
Medication for the treatment of acute prostatitis
Acute prostatitis occurs due to infectious causes. The treatment is based on the use of antibiotics. Requirements for this substance should include activity against these pathogens, good penetration into tissues, and a small number of side effects.
Edema in acute prostatitis will cause pain and urinary retention. For these reasons, the appointment of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic drugs is mandatory.
Keep in mind that the acute inflammatory process is a contraindication to physiotherapy and massage.
Preparations for chronic prostatitis
Chronic prostatitis requires longer treatment than acute prostatitis. Prolonged inflammation causes proliferation of connective tissue, which will interfere with the penetration of antibacterial agents into the infection center.
Therefore, in the treatment of chronic prostatitis, enzyme preparations are also used. They are prescribed in the form of suppositories.
General immunomodulatory therapy is performed, which includes the appointment of specific drugs.
Slow blood flow in the glands reduces the rate of metabolic processes and slows regrowth. To improve microvascular circulation, tablets are prescribed.
All chronic diseases manage body storage. To overcome the lack of vitamins and trace elements, a multivitamin complex is prescribed.
Some cases of chronic prostatitis require hormone therapy.
Although there are medications, self-treatment is not recommended. The disease can turn into a chronic form, causing curvature of the urethra, degeneration of gland oncology. At the first signs of the disease, you should immediately see a urologist.