Prostatitis is a disease of the prostate, which can be very painful, but with the right overall approach, the disease recedes. Let's take a closer look at the most well-known drug addiction treatment method -use of antibiotics- what antibiotics to take for prostatitis in men and which are better?
Antibiotics
Treatment of prostatitis with medication is usually limited to controlling its symptoms. Analgesics can relieve pain. Antibiotics for prostatitis in men are usedfor patients with acute or chronic infectionprostate.
E. coli and other Gram-negative bacteria cause the most acute prostate infections.Symptoms includegroin pain, dysuria, pain during ejaculation, inability to urinate, as well as fever, general malaise.
The treatment for prostatitis in men is always antibiotics. Chronic infectious prostatitis may require long-term treatment with medications, and severe infections may require hospitalization, where medications will be given parenterally.
Later in the article we will see how to treat prostatitis in men with antibiotics.
Advantages and disadvantages
Antibiotics are always recommended in case of infection or if the disease recurs within a year. They are indicated for effective treatment:
- Acute infectious prostatitis;
- Chronic infectious prostatitis.
The benefits of drugs include:
- strongbactericidal properties;
- Bacteriostatic propertiesthat prevent the growth of bacteria;
- High efficiency– cover a wide range of infections;
- Ease of use. Most medications are taken orally or by injection;
- Few side effects;
- economydrugs are widely available and inexpensive.
Disadvantages includesystemic side effects, varying according to the chosen antibiotic, and most often include:
- Diarrhea.Often during treatment there is an increase in sugar in the intestines, which causes intestinal dysbacteriosis;
- fungal infectionsoral cavity, genitals;
- Trainingkidney stones;
- bleeding disorderblood (when taking certain cephalosporins);
- Light sensitivity(when taking tetracyclines);
- Blood disorders("thick" blood syndrome);
- Deafness(rarely).
Common side effects also include:
- Possibilityallergic reaction;
- resistance of certain bacteria. This happens if the patient takes an incomplete dose.
Types of Antibiotics
Most often the patient is prescribed4 weeks of lessons, but if the urologist suspects the presence of chronic prostatitis and the signs (as well as the pain) have not disappeared after four weeks of treatment, he may recommend a longer dose.
Sometimes courses of up to three months are used.
Antibiotics for prostatitis in menprescribed by the attending physiciandepends on:
- The causative agent causing the infection;
- Forms of the disease (acute/chronic);
- The severity of the symptoms;
- General health of the patient;
- age.
And based on the results of suchanalyzes, How? 'Or' What:
- Blood test - extended profile;
- general urinalysis;
- PCR (smear) from urethra;
- Tank. urine culture;
- Analysis of prostatic secretions.
Types of Antibioticsused in the treatment of prostate:
- macrolides;
- Penicillins;
- Tetracyclines;
- Fluoroquinolones;
- Cephalosporins.
Which antibiotics are better and more effectivewith prostatitis? Consider the names of antibiotics for prostatitis:
| Composition | The effectiveness of the drug | Action taken | Instructions for use (more details in the leaflet) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macrolide drug | Effective against diseases of the urinary tract (prostatitis, urethritis, cervicitis, epididymitis) | Slows down the active growth and reproduction of bacteria, has an antiseptic and antimicrobial effect, has a bactericidal effect | 1-2 g 2-3 r / day Form of release: tablets 10 pcs. 500mg |
| Semi-synthetic drug from the group of macrolides, derived from erythromycin | Effective for the treatment of chronic infectious prostatitis | Broad-spectrum antibiotic. It has a wide spectrum of antimicrobial action, many bacteria that cause prostatitis are sensitive to the drug (streptococcus, Klebsiella, Escherichia coli, staphylococcus aureus) | 0. 15 g 2 r / day before meals with plenty of fluids Available in capsules of 10 pieces. 0, 15, 0, 3, 0, 1 and 0. 05g each |
| Tetracycline derivative | Effective for treating infections such as acute/chronic prostatitis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis | Has a bacteriostatic and anti-inflammatory effect | With a meal with plenty of fluids 200 mg once, then 100 mg once daily Produced in the form of capsules 10 pcs. 100mg |
| Semi-synthetic drug from the group of cephalosporins | Antibiotic for the treatment of acute bacterial prostatitis in men. It is taken against the background of severe bacterial infections | It has an antimicrobial and bactericidal effect. Active against many microorganisms responsible for prostatitis (streptococcus, staphylococcus aureus) | Administer intramuscularly or intravenously, 1 g every 8 to 12 hours Release form: in ampoules for injections of 0, 5, 1 or 2 g |
| Cephalosporin preparation (as sodium salt) | It is used for severe bacterial infections (prostatitis, epididymitis) | Has antibacterial, bactericidal action | Administer intramuscularly or intravenously, 1-2 g every 12 hours Available in 0, 5, 1 or 2 g vials |
| Broad-spectrum semi-synthetic antibiotic from the penicillin and clavulanic acid group | The antibiotic is used for prostatitis, as well as in the treatment of gynecological infections, respiratory tract infections. | Has a bactericidal effect on gram-positive and gram-negative aerobes/anaerobes | 1 tablet of 250 mg (+125 mg) every 8 hours Product in tablets 15 pcs 250+125 mg |
| Semi-synthetic drug from the penicillin group | It is used to treat infections of the genitourinary tract (urethritis, prostatitis, pyelonephritis) | Has antibacterial, bactericidal action | Antibiotic for prostatitis, injections given intramuscularly or intravenously, 500 mg 3 r/day or as tablets 500 mg every 8 hours Produced in ampoules for injections of 500 mg or tablets of 20 pcs. 500mg |
| Lomefloxacin hydrochloride | It is used for prostatitis, chlamydia, pyelonephritis, urethritis | It has antibacterial, bactericidal effect, is active against gram-negative microorganisms that cause prostatitis | Tablets inside 400 mg 1 r / day Produced in the form of capsules 10 pcs. 400mg |
| Fluorinated carboxyquinolone, a synthetic chemotherapeutic agent | The antibiotic is used for inflammation of the prostate | Active against bacteria such as streptococcus, staphylococcus, chlamydia | 250 mg oral tablet between meals or before meals with plenty of fluids Produced in the form of tablets 5 pcs. 250mg |
| Fluoroquinolone antibiotic | Infections of the urinary tract, pelvic organs, genitals | It has antibacterial, bactericidal effect, is active against bacteria such as streptococci, staphylococci, chlamydia, enterococci, mycoplasma | 1 tablet before meals 200-800 mg/day Produced in the form of tablets 10 pcs. 200mg |
| A drug from the tetracycline group | It is used for respiratory tract infections, chlamydia, prostatitis, syphilis | Antibacterial, bacteriostatic action | 1 tablet 250-500 mg 4 r / day Produced in the form of tablets 10 pcs. 250mg |
Only the attending physician can decide which complex of antibiotics is best for you.
If the antibiotic did not help with prostatitis, then you can turn tofolk remediesand try prostatitis treatment without antibiotics. Here are a few: pumpkin seeds and honey, propolis, propolis candles, dead bees, club soda and hydrogen peroxide, as well as monastery tea, Ivan tea and onions. You can also buy a Chinese patch for prostatitis.
Injections
If the organism does not respond to oral therapy, the specialist may prescribe parenteral administration (intravenously / intramuscularlyusually in the buttock).
This method is also used to treat chronic/acute infectious prostatitis. It should only be considered after trying all other options, including oral antibiotic treatment for prostatitis, corticosteroid therapy, and traditional medicine.
Parenteral administration is used if the patient has taken several courses of antibiotics over several months and they have all been ineffective.
This reaction is due to the fact that infectious prostatitis is often caused by a local inflammatory process on the background of an autoimmune disease, and oral medications do not have the desired effect.
What injections are given for prostatitis?
Antibiotics are commonly used for intravenous (and intramuscular) administration.3rd generation cephalosporin groups.Injections are done strictly in the hospital. After 5 injections, relief usually occurs.
Contraindications
Contraindications generally depend on the specific drug, but most commonly include:
- Gastrointestinal problems(especially when taking drugs from the group of macrolides);
- allergic reactions (urticaria);
- Kidney and liver damage(usually against the background of taking penicillins, cephalosporins, macrolides);
- Childhood(with caution up to 18 years);
- Diabetes.
How to take
The tablet should be taken with 1. 5-2 glasses of water, the drug should be taken with meals (unless otherwise specified in the instructions) so as not to irritate the stomach. Drinking after antibiotic therapya course of medication to restore the intestinal flora.
Warning!Completely avoid alcohol during treatment.
Replacement
Infectious prostatitis is successfully treated with antibiotics, but if there are contraindications to admission or you have individual intolerance, hypersensitivity to certain components of the drug, or when antibiotics do not helpprostatitis, supposedly,natural antibioticswith prostatitis. They are most often less effective in combating the infectious form of the disease. So what can replace antibiotics for prostatitis?
Most often usedechinacea, in its composition there is a special substance - echinacoside, the properties of which are completely different from conventional antibiotics.
Infusions, herbal teas, decoctions are prepared from the plant, which helps relieve inflammation of the prostate without antibiotics.
Has a similar effectaspen bark, which is called a "natural" antibiotic.
For the treatment of a bacterial form of the diseasealso name:
- alpha-blockers;
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- corticosteroids;
- 5-alpha inhibitors (slow prostate growth);
- Laxatives.
With timely medical care and a comprehensive approach to treatment, bacterial prostatitis can be completely cured with just one course of antibiotics.