Prostatitis has become a common disease not only among men over 50, but also among young people. One of the reasons is self-medication: the use of an inappropriate drug for prostatitis will not eliminate the disease, but will only weaken the symptoms. The choice of medicine should be justified by the type of disease and the nature of its course.
How to choose a remedy for prostatitis?
Complex treatment of prostatitis includes drugs from several pharmacological groups.
| medicines by groups | pharmacodynamics | types and forms of prostatitis |
| nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | relief of inflammation and pain and muscle spasms, normalizes urination | all types and forms of disease in an individual dose |
| muscle relaxants and antispasmodics | ||
| complex preparations based on medicinal plants and dietary supplements | improvement of blood circulation in the prostate, removal of congestion, relief of inflammation | |
| bioregulatory peptides | ||
| immunomodulators | strengthening immunity | |
| alpha-blockers and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors | reduction of prostate volume, normalization of urine output in case of weak urination | all forms of prostatitis, prevention and treatment of prostate adenoma (benign tumor) |
| phosphodiesterase inhibitors | facilitating the emptying of the bladder, stimulating the prostate, restoring erectile function | chronic prostatitis, weakened potency |
| analgesics | elimination of pain symptoms | for acute prostatitis |
| antibiotics | destroying bacteria | infectious bacterial prostatitis |
| hormones | restoration of hormone levels and glandular activity | advanced chronic disease |
| antiviruses | destroying viruses and suppressing their ability to reproduce. Eliminate prostate swelling and pain, reduce temperature | infectious viral prostatitis |
List of the most effective drugs for prostatitis
Treatment of prostate disease is carried out by medical specialists: andrologist or urologist. Medicines are prescribed based on the results of the examination, laboratory tests and ultrasound examination of the prostate.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Medicines that stop the development of inflammation. Do not use for chronic pathologies of the heart, kidneys, liver, stomach and duodenum.
Important! Taking NSAIDs can cause gastrointestinal side effects.
Antibacterial therapy of infectious prostatitis
Antibiotics from the cephalosporin group, semi-synthetic penicillins, fluoroquinolones and macrolides are used to eliminate the infection.
| release form | tablets and powders for the preparation of solutions for injections | injection | capsules, tablets | |
| group of antibiotics | fluoroquinolones | penicillins | cephalosporins | macrolides |
| No apply |
renal decompensation | infectious mononucleosis, lymphocytic leukemia | chronic kidney and liver pathologies in the decompensation phase | |
| method of application | tablets - 1000 mg/day, divided into two doses, drip from 200 to 800 mg once |
250-500 mg 3 times a day | 1-2 g/day, with a single injection of medical solution with lidocaine 1% | 250-500 mg 2 times a day |
Alpha blockers and 5alpha reductase inhibitors
Alpha-blockers have a hypotonic effect, blood pressure is monitored during therapy.
| active ingredient | tamsulosin hydrochloride | dutasteride | tamsulosin dibutyl sebacate | |
| release form | capsules | pills | capsules | capsules |
| dose | 1 dose per day, 0. 4 mg | 1 time/day 1 tablet | 1 dose per day, 1 capsule | once a day 0. 4 mg |
| action | reduces the tone of the smooth muscles of the urethra and prostate, improves urine outflow and metabolism in the muscles of the bladder, helps eliminate stagnation of prostate secretions | |||
| contraindications | individual allergic reaction, orthostatic hypotension, liver failure | |||
The duration of therapy with alpha-blockers and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors is determined individually.
Bioregulatory peptides
Medicines can quickly get rid of severe signs of prostatitis and restore disturbed processes in the prostate.
There are no contraindications except for individual allergies. Bioregulatory peptides are available in pharmacies without a prescription.
Muscle relaxants
Muscle relaxant prevents the destruction of prostate cell membranes, relieves pain by inhibiting the conduction of nerve impulses and increases blood flow. The initial dose is 50 mg, with a possible increase to 150 mg.
Not prescribed for myasthenia gravis. Relevant (relative) contraindications are kidney and liver problems, epilepsy.
It is not recommended for chronic pathologies of the liver, kidneys, myasthenia gravis and epileptic attacks.
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
The use of potency stimulants requires caution. A medical consultation is required.
Antiviral drugs and immunomodulators
All antiviral drugs have many side effects. Contraindications include: hypersensitivity to components.
Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the male unpaired exocrine gland - the prostate. The high-quality work of this organ determines the reproductive health, sexual abilities and psycho-emotional state of men. The treatment of prostatitis with drugs is selected based on the etiology and form of the disease. Improper or untimely therapy threatens the development of erectile dysfunction and prostate adenoma.