Inflammatory diseases of the prostate gland affect about 60% of men. There are a number of factors that can cause this type of widespread prostatitis. Causes can be infectious lesions, weak immune defenses, hypothermia of tissues or circulatory disorders in the glandular region, lack of regular sexual intercourse.
The urgency of the problem has led to the emergence of many types of drugs on the market. Despite the variety of medications, it is highly undesirable to start treatment alone. The urologist will help determine what is causing the inflammation in a particular situation.
Types of drugs for the treatment of prostatitis
An integrated approach is used in the drug treatment of prostatitis to achieve a fast and high-quality result. The following groups of drugs are used:
- Antibiotics.These are used when laboratory-approved bacterial pathogens are present. The type of antibacterial agent used depends on the sensitivity of the microbe. In most cases, these are fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines or penicillins.
- anti-inflammatory drugs for prostatitis. Eliminates inflammation in the gland, thereby improving blood flow, the flow of secretions from the gland and eliminates pain.
- Muscle relaxant for skeletal muscles.Relieve tension in the muscles near the pancreas by reducing discomfort and pain.
- Muscle relaxant for smooth muscles.Eliminate spasms in the urethra, glandular ducts and blood vessels, which improves urinary flow, prostate secretion and relieves pain.
- alpha-blockers for prostatitis. Eliminates the tone of the smooth muscles of the urethra and bladder neck, which manifests itself in the improvement of urine flow, and reduces the frequency of recurrence of the disease.
- Hormonal drugs.Reduces the growth and swelling of glandular tissue.
- Immunostimulants.Developed to boost the body's defenses to fight infection.
- Phytotherapeutic substances.They have combined properties: reduces pancreatic swelling, improves urine flow, increases strength. They are ineffective in monotherapy. Very suitable for disease prevention.
Treatment options vary depending on the form of prostatitis.
Depending on the situation, the drug can be given in tablet form, suppository, injection, instillation, microcluster.
Good results can be achieved with a combination of medication, physical therapy and prostate massage. One condition for treating a patient is to adjust his lifestyle.
Medications 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, it is mandatory to prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and antispasmodics.
Recall 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 inflammatory infection causes the spread of connective tissue, which prevents the penetration of antibacterial agents into the foci of infection.
Therefore, enzyme preparations are used in addition to the treatment of chronic prostatitis. They are prescribed in the form of suppositories.
General immunomodulatory therapy, which includes the appointment of certain drugs.
Slowing down the blood flow in the gland slows down metabolic processes and slows down their renewal. Tablets are prescribed to improve microvascular circulation.
All chronic diseases deplete the body's reserves. Multivitamin complexes are prescribed to compensate for the lack of vitamins and trace elements.
Some cases of chronic prostatitis require hormone therapy.
Despite the availability of medications, self-medication is not recommended. The disease can be chronic, can lead to curvature of the urethra, oncological degeneration of the gland. At the first signs of the disease you should immediately consult a urologist.