Prostatitis is one of the most common inflammatory diseases of the male urogenital system affecting the prostate. Most often this disease is noted in men who have an active sex life.
Most often, inflammation of the prostate is infectious in nature, but there are exceptions. If left untreated, such a pathology can lead to secondary damage to the testicles, bladder, kidneys, etc. In this article we will talk about what drugs are used for prostatitis.
First of all, we draw your attention to the fact that the use of any drug is possible only as directed by a doctor. Self-medication of prostatitis is unacceptable.
antibacterial drugs
In the event that inflammation of the prostate is accompanied by a bacterial flora, antibiotics are prescribed, which are selected according to the sensitivity of the pathogen.
In this case, fluoroquinolones, penicillins, cephalosporins and other groups of antibacterial agents can be used.
In 2016, scientists from Peoples' Friendship University published a paper whose results concluded 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 disturbances in urination against 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, decrease resistance to urine flow, and normalize urination.
The use of drugs is prohibited in case of hypersensitivity, severe violations of the functions of the kidneys and liver, a history of orthostatic hypertension.
herbal remedies
As part of the complex treatment of prostatitis, various herbal preparations can also be used.
One of the representatives are tablets and oral extracts based on St. John's wort and goldenrod, licorice roots, echinacea rhizomes.
According to the manufacturers, this drug has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, improves microcirculation in the tissues of the prostate 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, it is customary to consider individual hypersensitivity and acute glomerulonephritis.
Non-drug methods
In addition to medication, various non-drug methods are widely used to treat prostatitis. These include:
- prostate massage;
- laser therapy;
- ultrasound therapy;
- electrostimulation and more.