Representatives of the stronger sex in adulthood often suffer from disorders of the genitourinary system. The reasons for the appearance of unpleasant symptoms are very different, so it can be dangerous to choose a drug for prostatitis in men on your own.
Diseases of an inflammatory nature require an integrated approach, as well as diagnostic studies to prescribe the correct therapy.
Prostatitis and its manifestations
One of the most common diseases in men is prostatitis, it occurs in almost one in five representatives 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 appears as a result of alcohol abuse, a sedentary lifestyle, malnutrition, or promiscuous sexual activity.
The main manifestations of the disease are:
- Severe pulling pain in the lower abdomen.
- Disruption of the excretory system.
- Frequent need to urinate, especially at night.
- Unpleasant sensations or pain during intercourse.
- Erectile dysfunction or temporary impotence.
- Foreign matter in the urine (blood or pus).
Prostate problems appear suddenly or develop in a short period of time (most often within a week). For fear of going to a specialist, many men seek a suitable drug for prostatitis without the recommendation of a doctor. Currently, 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 drug, it should be remembered that improper therapy or premature seeking help from a doctor can lead to a complication of the disease. As a result, prostate adenoma, cancer, infertility, and impotence develop easily.
The main treatment methods
Modern pharmacology offers a wide variety of drugs and medicines in the fight against prostatitis. All of them differ in composition, form of release, and use schemes. The specialist prescribes drugs for the treatment of chronic prostatitis or in the acute phase, after the patient undergoes a diagnostic examination. You will need a blood test, a urinalysis, and an ultrasound.
In the initial stage of the disease, when the causative agent of the inflammatory process has not been identified, broad-spectrum drugs are prescribed. After receiving the test results, the therapy is adjusted and the antibiotics are switched to more specialized drugs.
What is the best medicine for prostatitis? A specialist will help you choose the drug, focusing on the type of ailment.
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. To relieve symptoms, local pain relievers and suppositories are used. Complex therapy lasts 2 weeks.
- Chronic form. Prescription drugs in the form of suppositories or capsules for prostatitis according to a certain scheme. Antibiotics only with exacerbation of the disease, in the remission stage 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 or pain relievers will not be required.
- Non-infectious prostatitis. Medications to normalize urine output, as well as antispasmodics to eliminate spasms and urethral edema. Pain syndrome is relieved with pain relievers. The course of treatment is 14 days.
The effectiveness of treatment largely depends not only on which drugs to take for prostatitis, but also on the correctly selected treatment regimen and method of action. The complex is selected by a specialist, taking into account the need to influence 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 remedies.
The doctor prescribes several types of pills at the same time or adds candles with the desired properties to the injections. It is the integrated approach (the use of drugs of different actions) that allows you to achieve a good result and effectively cope with the disease. Some medications will need to be taken until symptoms disappear, others fully. It is necessary to strictly follow all the recommendations of the doctor and not violate the established treatment regimen.
Antibacterial drugs
Antibiotics suppress any inflammatory processes in the body. Prostatitis caused by an infection is no exception. The specialist, after receiving the results of the test, visual examination, palpation of the prostate and questioning of the patient, prescribes a course of antibacterial agents.
A suitable group is selected according to the type of ailment:
- Fluoroquinol.It is used to treat a condition that has developed into a chronic form as well as serious stages. These drugs are effective and have few side effects. They quickly relieve inflammation and inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria.
- Tetracyclines.It is used to treat the acute phase of the disease. The main contraindications for use are leukopenia, as well as kidney pathology, a possible manifestation of an allergic reaction.
- Penicillins.May cause unwanted side effects such as drowsiness, dermatitis, lethargy, tinnitus, and headaches. Therefore, it is used with caution in people with chronic liver and kidney diseases.
Modern drugs quickly begin to act on the problem area and allow you to cope with the inflammatory process within a few days. The urologist prescribes an antibiotic against prostatitis, taking into account the patient's state of health, the nature of the disease and age. The specialist takes into account the rating of proven good drugs, as well as the latest developments on the market.
Non-steroidal drugs
Anti-inflammatory drugs for the treatment of prostatitis can quickly relieve pain in the groin, reduce inflammation, and significantly alleviate the condition. Immediately after taking, after a few hours, the patient notices a decrease in pain, discomfort and normalization of urination. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs reduce muscle tone in the groin area and therefore improve well-being.
Many patients, noticing changes for the better, neglect to take other medications that only aggravate the condition. It should be understood that such drugs are drunk in combination with antibiotics and other means.
Alpha blockers for pain relief
Drugs in this category are prescribed to relax muscles and improve the process of urine flow. Such drugs are present in almost any treatment regimen, regardless of the form of the disease (acute phase, chronic phase). It should be remembered that the drugs themselves are no longer intended for 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, you cannot do without medications 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 the general tone and normalize many processes.
Drugs in this group of drugs are used in combination with other drugs and already have an effect in the first hours after administration.
Homeopathy and herbal remedies
Herbal medicines or homeopathy are as popular as any other type of medicine. They are safe for the body and at the same time they are equally effective.
Medicines are offered 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.
Prostatitis Medication Formulary
All drugs that are presented in pharmacies differ in their release form. Not everyone knows what is the peculiarity of choosing one or another species. It is more convenient to drink tablets, but the injections work faster and allow a sufficient concentration of the active ingredient to reach the site of inflammation faster.
Specialists most often prescribe the following forms of medication:
- Injections.One of the best forms of treatment, although it is accompanied by quite unpleasant sensations during the injection. Any treatment regimen for prostatitis almost always begins with the appointment of injections.
- Rectal candles.Due to local action, it is this form of the drug that can quickly relieve pain, relieve inflammation, and activate blood flow. Suppositories against prostatitis can be with antibiotics and also contain a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug or an anesthetic drug.
- Pills.The most convenient way to use, as it is quickly accepted. But through the stomach, the drugs enter the bloodstream worse and the effect may not be the same as with other forms of drugs.
The method of treatment and the form of release of the drug by the doctor are selected depending on the general condition of the patient, as well as the need for a certain effect. If the therapy was chosen incorrectly or the patient did not follow the established admission schedule, treatment regimen, prostatitis flows into a chronic form. This form of the disease is more difficult to treat and can have serious consequences. Therefore, in case of problems with the prostate gland, one should not self-medicate, but immediately contact competent specialists who will take into account all the characteristics of the body and prescribe the correct treatment.