Prostatitis is one of the most common inflammatory diseases of the male genitourinary system, in which the prostate is affected. Most often, this disease is detected in men who have an active sex life.
Most of the time, prostate inflammation is infectious in nature, but there are exceptions. If left untreated, such a pathology can lead to secondary damage to the testicles, bladder, kidneys, and so on. In this article, we will talk about which drugs are used for prostatitis.
To begin with, we note that the use of any medication is possible only as directed by a doctor. Self-medication of prostatitis is unacceptable.
antibacterial drugs
In the event that the inflammation of the prostate is associated with a bacterial flora, antibiotics are prescribed, selected on the basis of the sensitivity of the pathogen.
In this case, fluoroquinolones, penicillins, cephalosporins and other groups of antibacterial agents can be used.
In 2016, scientists at Peoples' Friendship University published a paper whose results found that fluoroquinolones are the drugs of choice in the treatment of chronic prostatitis because of their effectiveness and safety.
alpha blockers
In the presence of urinary disorders against the background of prostatitis, the patient is given alpha-blockers.
By blocking alpha-1-adrenergic receptors in the tissues of the prostate, urethra, and bladder, these drugs reduce pressure in the urethra, reduce resistance to urinary flow, and normalize urination.
The use of drugs is prohibited in case of hypersensitivity, serious violations of the functions of the kidneys and liver, orthostatic hypertension in the history.
herbal remedies
As part of the complex treatment of prostatitis, a variety of herbal preparations can also be used.
One of the representatives are tablets and oral extract based on St. John's wort and golden rod, licorice roots, echinacea rhizomes.
According to the manufacturers, this drug has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, improves microcirculation in prostate tissues and normalizes urination. It also has antimicrobial activity against staphylococcal and streptococcal flora, enterococci.
The main indication for the use of this drug is chronic nonspecific prostatitis.
As contraindications, individual hypersensitivity and acute glomerulonephritis are usually considered.
non-drug methods
In addition to medications, several non-drug methods are widely used to treat prostatitis. These include:
- Prostate massage;
- laser therapy;
- ultrasound therapy;
- Electrical stimulation and much more.