Prostatitis is one of the most common inflammatory diseases of the male genitourinary system, in which the prostate gland is affected. Most often, this disease is detected in men who have an active sexual life.
Most often, inflammation of the prostate is infectious in nature, but there are exceptions. If left untreated, this 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 medication is possible only on the advice of a doctor. Self-medication from prostatitis is unacceptable.
antibacterial drugs
In the event that the inflammation of the prostate gland is associated with a 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 an article whose results found that fluoroquinolones are the drugs of choice in the treatment of chronic prostatitis, due to their efficacy and safety.
alpha blockers
In the presence of urination disorders 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, reduce 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, orthostatic hypertension in 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 goldenrod, licorice roots, echinacea rhizomes.
According to the manufacturers, this drug has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, improves microcirculation in the tissues of the prostate gland, normalizes urination. It also has antimicrobial activity against staphylococcal and streptococcal flora, enterococci.
The main indication for the use of this drug is non-specific chronic prostatitis.
As contraindications, it is customary to consider individual hypersensitivity and acute glomerulonephritis.
Non-pharmacological methods
In addition to drugs, various non-pharmacological methods are widely used to treat prostatitis. These include:
- prostate massage;
- laser therapy;
- ultrasound therapy;
- Electrical stimulation and more.