Inflammatory diseases of the prostate gland affect about 60% of men. Such a widespread occurrence of prostatitis is explained by a number of factors that can cause it. This can be caused by an infectious lesion, harmful immune protection, tissue hypothermia or impaired blood circulation in the gland area, lack of regular sex.
The urgency of the problem has contributed to the emergence of a wide variety 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 used to treat prostatitis
An integrated approach is used to achieve rapid and high quality results in the pharmacotherapy of prostatitis. 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 they are fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines or penicillins.
- Anti-inflammatory drugsfor prostatitis. They relieve inflammation of the gland, thereby improving blood flow, the outflow of secretions from the gland and relieving pain.
- Muscle relaxants of skeletal muscles.Relieve muscle tension near the gland, which manifests itself in a reduction in discomfort and pain.
- Muscle relaxers for smooth muscles.Relieves cramps in the urethra, ducts and blood vessels, which improve urine output, prostate secretions and relieve pain.
- Alpha-blockersfor prostatitis. They alleviate the tone of the smooth muscles of the urethra and bladder neck, which manifests itself in improved urine flow and reduces the frequency of disease relapses.
- Hormonal drugs.Reduce the development and swelling of glandular tissues.
- Immunostimulants.Designed to increase the body's ability to fight infections.
- Phytotherapeutic agents.They have combined properties: they reduce the swelling of the gland, improve the outflow of urine, increase efficiency. They are ineffective in monotherapy. It can be used to prevent diseases.
Treatment options vary depending on the form of prostatitis.
Depending on the situation, the drugs can be administered in the form of tablets, suppositories, injections, drops, microcrystals.
Good results can be achieved with a combination of drug therapy, physiotherapy and prostate massage. A prerequisite for treating the patient is lifestyle correction.
Medications for acute prostatitis
Acute prostatitis occurs due to an infectious cause. Its treatment is based on the use of antibiotics. These materials should include pathogen activity, good tissue penetration, and a minimum number of side effects.
Edema in acute prostatitis causes pain and urinary retention. For these reasons, the appointment of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and antispasmodics is mandatory.
It is worth noting that the acute inflammatory process is a contraindication to physiotherapy and massage.
Preparations for chronic prostatitis
Chronic prostatitis requires longer treatment than acute prostatitis. The course of prolonged inflammation causes the proliferation of connective tissue, which interferes with the penetration of antibacterial agents into the foci of infection.
Therefore, enzyme preparations are also used in the treatment of chronic prostatitis. They are prescribed in the form of cones.
General immunomodulatory therapy is performed, which includes the appointment of certain drugs.
Slowing down blood flow to the gland reduces the speed of metabolic processes and slows down regeneration. 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 become a chronic form, leading to curvature of the urethra, oncological degeneration of the gland. If you have the first signs of the disease, you should consult a urologist immediately.