Inflammation of the prostate gland requires long-term complex treatment. Medicines for prostatitis in men are selected individually. The choice of medications is influenced by the degree of advanced disease, the presence of complications, and the presence of a bacterial or infectious factor.
Therapy is conservative. Treatment is considered successful if it is possible to eliminate inflammation and restore the basic functions of the prostate.
Is it possible to get rid of prostatitis with medication?
Urologists prefer to use the term "persistent remission. "With the help of comprehensive drug treatment, it will be possible to eliminate inflammation and restore the prostate. There is a possibility of relapse. But if the therapy is carried out correctly and the patient follows the doctor’s recommendations and takes care of his health, the likelihood of the pathology re-developing is minimal.
On the other hand, it is impossible to get rid of prostatitis without resorting to medications. Even at an early stage, changes in tissues are irreversible. Any alternative methods of medicine eliminate only symptomatic manifestations. Prostatitis becomes chronic, develops latently and then returns in an already advanced stage.
Combined drug treatment for prostate inflammation is the only reliable way to defeat the disease. After completing the mandatory course of taking medications, physiotherapy and exercise therapy sessions are carried out to consolidate the results.
What medications to take for prostatitis
As noted above, the treatment of anomalies of the male reproductive system is complex. There is no single remedy that can cope with the disease.
For prostatitis, you need to take the following medications at the same time:
- Relieving inflammation.
- Eliminating the infectious factor.
- Blocking pain and facilitating urination.
- Restoring the functionality of the prostate gland and improving blood circulation.
The course of therapy will be selected by the urologist based on the patient’s health condition. Self-medication is harmful and dangerous. Even taking analgesics should be discussed with your doctor.
Anti-inflammatory drugs
Medicines belonging to the group of NSAIDs or NSAIDs. Anti-inflammatory non-steroidal medications quickly relieve exacerbations, eliminate pain, and reduce body temperature. NSAIDs are the first aid for prostatitis.
The main effect is associated with inhibition of the enzyme cyclooxygenase, a mediator of the inflammatory process. Active components at the cellular level block the action of COX.
Medicines for the treatment of prostatitis are produced:
- In tablets.
- Injections.
- Enema solutions.
- Rectal suppositories.
The disadvantages of all NSAIDs are their negative effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Long-term use leads to the development of gastritis and peptic ulcers. The newest drugs have reduced side effects, but not completely eliminated them.
If long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs is required, preference is given to rectal suppositories and injections.
In addition to relieving inflammation, drugs from the NSAID group have antipyretic and analgesic effects.
For pain and spasms
Good remedies for prostatitis quickly relieve negative symptoms and eliminate some catalysts for inflammation. To relieve pain and spasms, two groups of drugs are prescribed:
- Analgesics help well during an exacerbation.
- Antispasmodics. For severe spasms, belladonna tincture and a relaxant are recommended, relieving tension in muscle tissue and normalizing urination.
When it comes to eliminating pain and spasms, cheap medications are often the most effective. In 85% of cases, unpleasant symptoms can be overcome by simultaneously taking an antispasmodic and an analgesic. In case of contraindications and the presence of peptic ulcer, rectal suppositories are prescribed.
Antibiotics
Antibacterial drugs are intended to eliminate infections, pathogenic microorganisms, bacteria and fungi that provoke a severe inflammatory process.
Antiviral drugs are selected separately in each specific case. To begin with, during laboratory tests, medical workers try to identify the catalyst for the disease. Accurate differentiation of infection and clinical testing for antibiotic resistance are necessary to prescribe effective therapy.
If it is not possible to definitively determine the bacteria or other pathogens, or if there is simultaneous infection by several microorganisms, broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed. Infectious prostatitis, caused by staphylococcus and Treponema pallidum, is the most difficult to treat.
The course of drug treatment includes a complex of drugs - antibiotics of various effects. Bacteria quickly adapt to a negative environment and are resilient and resistant to antiseptics.
Hormonal
Drugs are prescribed if anti-inflammatory, diuretic and analgesic tablets for prostatitis do not have the necessary effect.
Additional benefits of hormones:
- Increased sexual desire.
- Restoring erectile function.
- Blocking the proliferation of glandular tissues and facilitating the outflow of urine.
Chronic inflammation in an advanced stage develops into cancer. In this case, the principle of therapy changes: it is necessary to stop the production of testosterone by the body or the absorption and processing of hormones by glandular tissues.
If antiandrogen blockade does not help, surgical castration is recommended - removal of one or two testicles.
Herbal remedies
The best medicines for prostatitis today are based on a concentrated extract of pumpkin seeds and plants. The effect of herbal medicines repeats the effect of synthetic medicines:
- Relieves inflammation.
- Improves blood circulation.
- Stimulates the functioning of the immune system.
- Eases the symptoms of the disease.
- Strengthens erection and libido.
Some natural drugs fight infectious agents, but cannot fully replace antibiotics. Although the phytogroup of medicines has a positive effect, it cannot completely replace traditional medicines. The reason lies in the slow effect on the human body. Urologists consider herbal medicines in tablets or suppositories more for the prevention of the disease.
The course of herbal treatment is effective in the early stages of prostatitis, as well as during the period of remission of the disease. Combination use is allowed during the main therapy. General recommendation: take herbal medicines at least once every six months after the cessation of the acute inflammatory process. The course of preventive measures will be prescribed by the attending physician.
Despite the relative harmlessness, herbal medicines can only be taken as prescribed by the attending physician. Self-prescription of medications for inflammation of the prostate is detrimental to the health of the male reproductive system.
How to take medications correctly
Prostatitis is a protracted, recurrent disease. Both the inflammatory process itself and its consequences are dangerous. Neglected pathology leads to infertility and the development of cancer.
To cope with prostatitis you will need to undergo a long course of drug therapy. Some medications are harmful to the body. To reduce the negative impact, several urological recommendations have been developed:
- Drugs that normalize blood circulation are prohibited in severe forms of anemia, before and after surgery. In addition, the simultaneous use of several anticoagulants is excluded.
- Antibiotics deal a heavy blow to the intestinal microflora. Along with prescribing a course of treatment, protection of the gastrointestinal tract is provided in the form of probiotic drugs. To increase the effectiveness of probiotics and quickly restore microflora, fermented milk products are introduced into the diet: kefir and yoghurt.
- If such a possibility exists, tablets are replaced with suppositories and injections. Some rectal suppositories are analogues of drugs for prostatitis in tablet form, but they act faster and do not cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract.
- Select medications with minimal side effects. Preference should be given to modern drugs for the treatment of prostatitis. Antibiotics and NSAIDs are less harmful to healthy cells in the intestines and stomach.
And the last rule is a protracted illness, this is a serious blow to the patient’s psyche. Wanting to get rid of inflammation, a man can begin to experiment, taking at least questionable medications that have helped someone else.
The list of medications to combat pathology is compiled only by a urologist after a complete examination of the body. Self-medication negates all achieved positive results and can result in serious intoxication of the body. The main rule in the fight against prostatitis is "Do no harm! "