Prostatitis is one of the most common inflammatory diseases of the male genitourinary system, where the prostate gland is affected. Most often, this disease is detected in men who have an active sex life.
Most often, inflammation of the prostate is infectious, but there are exceptions. If left untreated, such pathology can cause secondary damage to the testicles, bladder, kidneys, etc. In this article we will talk about what drugs are used for prostatitis.
To begin with, we note that the use of any medicine is possible only as directed by the doctor. Self-medication for prostatitis is unacceptable.
Antibacterial drugs
If inflammation of the prostate gland 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, the results of which found that fluoroquinolones are the drug of choice in the treatment of chronic prostatitis, due to their effectiveness and safety.
Alpha blockers
In the presence of urinary disorders against the background of prostatitis, the patient is prescribed alpha blockers.
By blocking alpha-1-adrenergic receptors in prostate tissue, 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 violations of kidney and liver function, orthostatic hypertension in history.
herbal medicines
As part of the complex treatment of prostatitis, various herbal preparations can also be used.
One of its representatives is tablets and oral extracts based on St. wort and goldenrod. John's wort, licorice root, echinacea rhizome.
According to the manufacturer, this drug has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, improves microcirculation in the tissue of the prostate gland, 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 non-specific prostatitis.
As contraindications, it is customary to consider individual hypersensitivity and acute glomerulonephritis.
Non-drug methods
In addition to drugs, various non-drug methods are widely used to treat prostatitis. This includes:
- Prostate massage;
- laser therapy;
- ultrasound therapy;
- Electrical stimulation and more.