Inflammatory prostate diseases 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, weakened immune defenses, tissue hypothermia or impaired blood circulation in the gland, lack of regular sex.
The urgency of the problem has contributed to the emergence of many types of drugs on the market. Despite the wide range of medications, it is highly undesirable to start treatment on your own. A urologist will help you determine what caused the inflammation in a particular case.
Types of drugs for the treatment of prostatitis
An integrated approach is used to achieve a rapid and high-quality result in prostatitis drug therapy. The following groups of drugs are used:
- Antibiotics.They are used in the presence of a laboratory-confirmed bacterial pathogen. The type of antibacterial agent used depends on the susceptibility of the microbe. In most cases these are fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines or penicillins.
- Anti-inflammatory drugsfor prostatitis. They alleviate inflammation in the gland, thereby improving blood flow, the outflow of secretions from the gland and relieving pain.
- Muscle relaxants for skeletal muscle.Relieve muscle tension near the gland, which is manifested by a reduction in discomfort and pain.
- Muscle relaxants for smooth muscles.Relieve spasms in the urethra, glandular canals and blood vessels, which improves the outflow of urine, prostate secretions and relieves pain.
- Alpha-blockersfor prostatitis. They alleviate the tone of the smooth muscles of the urethra and bladder neck, which is manifested by improved urine flow and reduces the frequency of disease recurrence.
- Hormonal drugs.Reduce the development and swelling of glandular tissue.
- Immunostimulants.Designed to increase the body's defenses in the fight against infection.
- Phytotherapeutic agents.Combined properties: reduce glandular swelling, improve urine output, increase potency. They are ineffective in monotherapy. Suitable for disease prevention.
Treatment options vary depending on the form of prostatitis.
Depending on the situation, drugs can be delivered in the form of tablets, in the form of suppositories, injections, injections, microclysters.
Good results can be achieved by a combination of drug therapy, physical therapy and prostate massage. A prerequisite for treating a patient is correcting his lifestyle.
Drugs for the treatment of acute prostatitis
Acute prostatitis is caused by an infectious cause. His treatment is based on the use of antibiotics. Requirements for these substances should include activity against this pathogen, good tissue penetration and minimal side effects.
Edema that occurs in acute prostatitis will cause pain and urinary retention. For these reasons, the appointment of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and antispasmodics is mandatory.
It is worth remembering that the acute inflammatory process is a contraindication for physiotherapy and massage.
Preparations for chronic prostatitis
Chronic prostatitis requires longer treatment than acute prostatitis. The prolonged course of inflammation causes the proliferation of connective tissue, which will interfere with the penetration of antibacterial agents into the foci of infection.
Therefore, enzyme preparations are additionally used in the treatment of chronic prostatitis. They are prescribed in the form of suppositories.
General immunomodulatory therapy is performed, which includes the appointment of certain drugs.
Slowing down the blood flow in the gland reduces the speed of metabolic processes and slows down regeneration. To improve microvascular circulation, tablets are prescribed.
All chronic diseases deplete the body's reserves. To compensate for the lack of vitamins and trace elements, multivitamin complexes are prescribed.
In some cases of chronic prostatitis, hormone therapy is required.
Despite the availability of medication, self-medication is not recommended. The disease can turn into a chronic form, lead to curvature of the urethra, oncological degeneration of the gland. At the first signs of illness, you should consult a urologist immediately.