Prostatitis in the last 20-30 years has significantly "younger". If at the end of the last century the inflammation of the prostate gland was diagnosed mainly in men over 40 years of age, today it is faced by young people barely reaching 30. The reason for such changes in statistics was a change in the style of life in general and a large number of traumatic factors, including phenomena that change the hormonal background of men and cause destabilization of blood circulation in the pelvic organs and the body as a whole.
The main danger of prostatitis is its transition to a chronic form. At the same time, the risk of learning in practice what impotence, infertility, benign and malignant tumors of the prostate (adenoma and cancer) are greatly increased among representatives of the stronger sex. Tactics for treating this form are more complex, and the duration of therapy can take several years.
For the treatment of a disease that manifested itself for the first time, doctors practice the use of new prostatitis remedies, and also recommend their patients to use various folk remedies. The more extensive the complex of therapy, the greater the probability that this disease will not turn into numerous problems for men, which inevitably occur in the chronic form of the disease.
What drugs are needed for prostatitis?
It cannot be answered unequivocally which of the drugs for prostatitis can bear the proud title of "the best", however, without many pharmaceutical and folk remedies, the effectiveness of treatment will tend to zero. That is why, after confirming the diagnosis, urologists recommend using various drugs with a specific effect for the treatment of men:
- antibiotics;
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
Depending on the results of the analyzes, drugs of various actions can be selected.
- anesthetics;
- antispasmodics and muscle relaxants;
- immunostimulants or immunoglobulins;
- antiviral agents;
- hormones
Among other things, in the treatment of men diagnosed with prostatitis, drugs are widely used, which include enzymes, trace elements and vitamins that normalize metabolic processes in the prostate gland.
All of these drugs can be used for treatment in various ways:
- For oral administration: tablets, powders for the preparation of suspensions or solutions. Most often, this group includes systemic antibiotics, immunomodulators and hormones.
- For local use: ointments, gels, rectal suppositories. This group of drugs includes pain relievers, antispasmodics, anti-inflammatories and antibiotics.
- Solutions for injections. This group includes almost all of these prostatitis remedies with the exception of hormones.
Which form of drugs for the treatment of prostatitis is better to use in a particular case, the doctor decides. So, according to the classical principles of therapy, in the acute form of the disease, not aggravated by complications and concomitant diseases, preference is given to oral drugs: anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antimicrobial agents can be taken in the form of tablets. . In the chronic course of the disease, as well as in the presence of complications or concomitant diseases of the digestive tract, doctors tend to prescribe topical agents and injections.
Preparations-complex or single-component drugs, which is better
To the question of what should be a really effective remedy for prostatitis: single-component or multi-component, no unambiguous answer can be given. Each of these dosage forms has its own advantages and disadvantages.
The advantages of complex drugs, which include anti-inflammatory, analgesic, vitamin and mineral components, as well as stimulants of metabolic processes and immunity in men, include:
- it is not necessary to use a lot of drugs in various forms, just take one or two tablets or capsules per day;
- a more perfect formula, in which the components often contribute to a more complete absorption of the active substances;
- for treatment with complex preparations, which are mainly based on plant components, a prescription is not required, but a doctor's approval is required;
- lowest cost.
However, complex men's remedies, which are often prescribed for the treatment of prostatitis, also have disadvantages:
- when they are taken, allergies occur more often;
- they have a broader list of contraindications;
- against the background of its intake, the consequences of adverse reactions with other drugs often occur;
- forced intake of substances that do not play an important therapeutic role (for example, an antispasmodic component for prostatitis that occurs without a pronounced spasm).
In some cases, taking single-component drugs is more effective than multi-component drugs.
Single component preparations also have disadvantages and advantages. The former include:
- the high overall cost of a course of treatment;
- the need to take drugs throughout the day, observing the interval between taking incompatible drugs;
- high load on the digestive tract (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have a particularly strong negative effect on the stomach).
The advantage of treating men with single-component agents is the ability to vary the intake of certain compounds that affect symptoms and prostate status, depending on the clinical picture.
What drugs do doctors recommend for prostatitis: a list
Among the many drugs that are present on the pharmaceutical market, doctors most often prescribe the following drugs.
antibiotics
- mainly fluoroquinolones.
- Protected penicillins in the form of tablets or daily injections.
- Cephalosporins.
Antibiotics for prostatitis can be used in various ways.
NSAIDs
NSAIDs for prostatitis are prescribed to relieve pain, relieve itching, burning and a feeling of heaviness in the perineum and lower back, and eliminate the inflammatory process. Drugs of this group block the body's immune response to pathological processes in the prostate, thereby stopping and thereby eliminating the development of inflammation. NSAIDs are prescribed for any form of the disease, but it is unacceptable to use drugs on your own! Uncontrolled intake of anti-inflammatory drugs "lubricates" the symptoms, makes diagnosis difficult and drowns the disease, exacerbating the pathology.
Muscle relaxants and antispasmodics
To relax the smooth muscles, adrenolytics are prescribed for the normal course of urine. They perfectly cope with the task, tone the muscles of the bladder, improve the nervous system, stop spasm and inflammation.
hormonal remedies
Hormones are prescribed in case of ineffectiveness of NSAIDs. They are mainly used in the form of injections or in the form of transfusions.
Complex preparations for prostatitis.
Comprehensive treatment of prostatitis necessarily includes taking drugs to improve immunity. These can be both topical agents (rectal suppositories) and immunomodulatory tablets. The choice of drugs is carried out only by a doctor.
The specific remedy is selected by the doctor based on the condition of the men at the time of the examination, as well as based on the existing contraindications and indications. It is not recommended to use the information in this article for self-selection of a drug complex, since it is given for informational purposes only.