Inflammatory diseases of the prostate affect approximately 60% of men. Such a widespread appearance of prostatitis is explained by a large number of factors that can cause it. The reasons may be infectious lesions, impaired immune defense, hypothermia of the tissues or impaired blood circulation in the gland, lack of regular intercourse.
The urgency of the problem has contributed to the emergence of many types of drugs on the market. Despite the wide range of drugs, it is highly undesirable to start treatment on your own. The urologist will help determine what caused the inflammation in a particular case.
Types of drugs for treating prostatitis
An integrated approach is used to achieve a rapid, high-quality outcome in the drug treatment of prostatitis. The following groups of drugs are used:
- Antibiotics.Used in the presence of a laboratory confirmed bacterial pathogen. The type of antibacterial agent used depends on the sensitivity 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, the discharge of secretions from the gland and relieve pain.
- Muscle relaxants for skeletal muscles.Relieve the tension in the muscles near the gland, which is manifested by a decrease in discomfort and pain.
- Muscle relaxants for smooth muscles.Relieves spasms in the urethra, gland ducts and blood vessels, which improves urine output, prostate secretions and relieves pain.
- Alpha-blockersfor prostatitis. They relieve the tone of the smooth muscles of the urethra and the neck of the bladder, which is manifested by an improvement in the flow of urine and reduces the frequency of relapses of the disease.
- Hormonal drugs.Reduces the development and swelling of the gland tissues.
- Immunostimulants.Designed to increase the body's defenses to fight infection.
- Phytotherapeutic drugs.They have combined properties: they reduce gland swelling, improve urine output, increase potency. They are ineffective in monotherapy. Very suitable for the prevention of diseases.
Treatment options vary depending on the form of prostatitis.
Depending on the situation, drugs can be administered 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 treating a patient is correcting 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.
Edema in acute prostatitis will cause pain and urinary retention. For these reasons, the appointment of non-steroidal 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 provokes the proliferation of connective tissue, which will interfere with the penetration of antibacterial agents into the foci of infection.
Therefore, in the treatment of chronic prostatitis, enzyme preparations are also used. They are prescribed in the form of suppositories.
A general immunomodulatory therapy is carried out, which includes the appointment of certain drugs.
The slowing down of blood flow in the gland slows down metabolic processes and slows down regeneration. To improve microvascular circulation, tablets are prescribed.
All chronic diseases deplete the body's reserves. To replenish 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-treatment 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.