Today, drugs for the treatment of prostatitis rank far from the last place in terms of variety of assortment among the offered drugs. And it is not in vain: diseases of the prostate are the most common among the pathologies of the reproductive system in men.
Prostatitis is an inflammatory process of the prostate gland.
Most often, inflammation of this organ manifests itself:
- discomfort in the reproductive organs during or outside the act of urination;
- pain during ejaculation (ejaculation);
- discomfort in the pelvic area and external genitalia.
All of this leads to decreased activity and general well-being, emotional instability, and psychological disturbances. If you suffer from these symptoms, you should immediately contact a specialist.
A qualified urologist will carry out the necessary diagnostic methods and help to cope with the disease.
Although it should be noted that the healing process may take some time, it is easier to deal with minor dysfunctions of this organ than to start an irreversible process of development with fatal consequences, including prostate cancer.
General therapy arrangements
As noted above, prostatitis is an inflammatory process and, like any inflammation, it is most often caused by bacteria, so it is not surprising that drugs for prostatitis are primarily antibacterial agents (antibiotics).
The next step in the fight against the disease is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. They have a positive effect by reducing edema in the prostate gland area by affecting microcirculation in this organ. The goal of this line of treatment is to reduce venous congestion in the small pelvis.
Another important point in the management of a patient with diseases of the reproductive system is the reduction of pain syndrome. In most cases (especially in chronic or complicated forms of the disease), pain is the main complaint, so the doctor must help the patient to cope with extremely unpleasant sensations in the external genital area as soon as possible.
The final stage is to prevent the development of complications of treatment and relapses in the future.
Here it is appropriate to prescribe drugs for the correction of immunity, vitamin therapy, recommendations for improving health in general, which may include:
- a low-fat diet;
- moderate physical activity;
- stay outdoors;
- compliance with the basic rules of personal hygiene;
- rejection of bad habits (smoking, alcohol);
- medical exam scheduled every six months.
By observing these simple rules, you can not only avoid complications, but also prolong your sexual activity.
Step one: pest control
Specialists conditionally divide antibacterial drugs for prostatitis into three main groups: fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines and macrolides, less often - cephalosporins.
Fluoroquinolones are considered the most effective in treating diseases of this organ due to several of their characteristics:
- have an effect on most types of microorganisms that cause disorders of the genitourinary system;
- accumulates in the tissues of the gland, which provides the maximum effect on bacteria;
- they practically do not cause immunodeficiency after a course of therapy;
- they do not provoke resistance (resistance of microbes to the action of antibacterial drugs of this class).
Other prominent representatives of the group of antimicrobial agents for inflammation of this organ are tetracyclines and macrolides.
Long before the appearance of their improved companions, the fluoroquinolones, these drugs helped to cope with disorders of the functions of the prostate gland of a bacterial nature. However, over time, microorganisms have become increasingly resistant to these two classes of drugs. Also, these groups of drugs have a fairly long list of side effects and contraindications.
It should be noted that any antibacterial drug can have a spermatotoxic effect, so the patient should be warned in advance. It is not desirable to use antibiotics at least four months before the expected conception (full cycle of spermatogenesis).
Step two: reduce swelling
Drugs for prostate disease, having a positive effect on microcirculation, have proven to be good in the scheme of modern therapy for diseases of the prostate. They contribute to the full supply of the gland tissues with medicinal compounds through the bloodstream, improve the outflow of secretions from the ducts of this organ, increase metabolic processes in cells, which generally helps the body to cope with the inflammation.
Among this group of drugs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are distinguished. Most often, two forms of drugs of this series are used:
- rectal suppositories - due to the local action of the drug, the effect manifests itself relatively faster, reducing the frequency and duration of admission;
- drops are taken inside. The course lasts twice as long as when rectal suppositories are used. Prescribed from 15 drops before meals 4 times a day.
To help the patient
Medications for the treatment of prostatitis, the main direction of action of which is immunocorrection and pain relief, are not specific. But they can still alleviate the fate of the patient and reduce the risk of re-inflammation.
To reduce pain, your doctor may prescribe pain relievers orally (by mouth) or rectally (suppositories and microclysters). At the same time, taking pills produces a relatively short-term effect, but is more convenient to use.
Specific therapy
Recently, more and more effective prostatitis drugs have been prescribed, which have a limited focus of action in the body. All of them combine and act on the tissues of the gland, in parallel they have a beneficial effect on the cells of the organ, increasing their metabolism and the processes of restoration of functions.
Combination drugs are convenient to use, but do not forget about the generally accepted treatment regimen for inflammation of the prostate. It is best to consult a specialist about taking these medications.
Hormone therapy for prostatitis
Increasingly, male sex hormone drugs are prescribed in the general regimen for the treatment of inflammation of the prostate gland. But it is important to remember that they must be taken very carefully, and before the appointment, make sure that they are necessary for the patient.
Patients suffering from this ailment have noticed a decrease in the quality of their sexual life for a long time. Among other things, these patients experience depression and apathy in the context of their sexual inferiority. Hormone therapy will help to cope with sexual dysfunction and improve the general condition of a person.
Regardless of the medications that the urologist recommends for recovery, do not forget that the key point in the treatment of any disease is strict compliance with the doctor's instructions and prescriptions, early diagnosis, and taking care of your health.
And regardless of the likelihood of relapse, do not neglect prevention. Preventing disease is better than cure.