Prostatitis is a disease accompanied by acute or chronic inflammation of the prostate gland. Usually, this pathology is detected in men between 25 and 50 years old. In the vast majority of cases, such a disease is associated with infectious flora, but there are exceptions. In this article we will talk about drugs for the treatment of prostatitis, we will consider inexpensive but effective remedies.
Before talking about different drugs, we emphasize that the use of any drug can be carried out only as prescribed by a doctor.
Antibacterial agent
If, based on the examination results, it is determined that prostatitis is caused by bacteria, the preferred medication is antibiotics.
The choice of a specific antibacterial agent depends on the sensitivity of the pathogen. For example, for prostatitis, macrolides and fluoroquinolones are often used.
In 2014, scientists published a study with the goal of comparing the effectiveness of macrolide drugs and fluoroquinolones in the treatment of chronic prostatitis. As a result, it was found that macrolide antibiotics were slightly better tolerated by patients and contributed to keeping most men relapse-free for longer.
Alpha blockers
Another group of commonly prescribed medications to treat inflammatory lesions of the prostate are alpha blockers.
The purpose of these drugs is to normalize urination by reducing the tone of the smooth muscle tissue of the prostate and bladder neck, reducing pressure in the urethra and reducing the ability to obstruct the flow of urine.
Therefore, alpha blockers are indicated for patients whose urination is impaired due to prostatitis.
Drugs of this group are almost equally effective. The choice of a specific drug is the responsibility of the attending physician.
Herbal preparations
Herbal medicine is included in a separate group of drugs for the treatment of prostatitis. Many of them are successfully used to combat inflammatory lesions of the prostate; they are low cost and highly effective.
Examples include tablets or oral extracts containing the herb St. John's wort and goldenrod, licorice root and Echinacea root rhizome.
According to the manufacturers, this drug has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, improves blood circulation in prostate tissues and normalizes urination.
Another popular medicine is capsules containing palm fruit extract. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-edema effects, thereby improving hemodynamics. In addition, this drug also has anti-androgen activity, inhibiting proliferative changes in prostate tissue.