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 lead an active sexual life.
Most often, inflammation of the prostate is of an infectious 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 medicine is possible only according to the doctor's instructions. Self-treatment of prostatitis is unacceptable.
Antibacterial drugs
In the event that inflammation of the prostate is associated with bacterial flora, antibiotics are prescribed, selected based on the sensitivity of the pathogen.
In this case, fluoroquinolones, penicillins, cephalosporins and other groups of antibacterial agents can be used.
In 2016, scientists from the People's Friendship University published a paper whose results showed that fluoroquinolones are the drugs of choice in the treatment of chronic prostatitis, due to their effectiveness and safety.
Alpha blockers
In the presence of urination disorders on the background of prostatitis, the patient is prescribed 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 urine flow, and normalize urination.
The use of drugs is prohibited in case of hypersensitivity, severe disorders of kidney and liver functions, orthostatic hypertension in the anamnesis.
herbal remedies
As part of the complex treatment of prostatitis, various herbal preparations can be used.
One of the representatives are tablets and oral extract based on St. John's wort and goldenrod, licorice root, echinacea rhizome.
According to the manufacturers, this drug has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, improves microcirculation in prostate tissues and normalizes urination. It also has an antimicrobial effect on staphylococcal and streptococcal flora, enterococci.
The main indication for the use of this drug is chronic non-specific prostatitis.
As contraindications, it is customary to consider individual hypersensitivity and acute glomerulonephritis.
Methods without drugs
In addition to drugs, various non-drug methods are widely used in the treatment of prostatitis. This includes:
- Prostate massage;
- laser therapy;
- ultrasound therapy;
- Electrical stimulation and more.