Preservation of prostate function is essential for maintaining male sexual activity and well-being.The prevention of prostatitis in men is relevant at any age and is vital from the age of 50, when the risk of morbidity increases.To prevent the disease, several modern drugs have been developed that are effective in preventing degenerative processes in the tissues of a healthy gland. Drugs for prophylactic purposes can be drunk in acute forms of prostatitis, preventing the chronic course of the disease.
Prevention principles
Prophylactic drug therapy of prostatitis with drugs, as well as biologically active additives, is aimed at:
- prevention of inflammatory processes in the tissues of the gland;
- fight infections that cause prostate disease;
- improvement of blood microcirculation and discharge of secretions;
- normalization of metabolism in the prostate gland and adjacent organs, their nutrition;
- increased local immunity of glandular cells;
- prevention of infections, including sexually transmitted infections;
- control of the level and ratio of sex hormones;
- higher power.
To solve the established tasks, drug groups of various exposure spectra are used. If necessary, complex therapy can be prescribed.
| types of drugs | What is your action designed for? |
|---|---|
| Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | Normalize the muscle tone of the organs of the genitourinary system and perineum, preventing the appearance of inflammation in the tissues of the gland; prevent hypertrophy. |
| antibiotics | Aimed at the destruction of pathogens that can cause pathological changes. |
| Analgesics | They are used for the symptomatic treatment of the acute course of the disease, they relieve spasms of blood vessels and muscles, helping to prevent hypertrophy. |
| adrenergic blockers | They have a relaxing effect on the smooth muscles of the prostate gland, improving the flow of urine. They have a partially suppressive effect on the sympathetic nervous system, weakening its effect on the prostate. |
| Immunomodulators | Its objective is to maintain the general tone of the body and enhance the local reactions of the glandular structures, as well as resist viruses and bacteria. |
| herbal preparations | Increases the body's defenses thanks to natural ingredients. Relieves swelling, normalizing urine excretion. |
| Homeopathic medicines | Stabilizes metabolic processes at the cellular level, with a slight effect on the body; restore damaged cells. |
Medicines
You can choose the correct pharmacological agents after receiving professional advice from a urologist. The list of funds should be based on:
- preliminary diagnoses;
- complaints and symptoms;
- the general condition of the patient, taking into account his age, sexual activity.
Please note: many drugs aimed at strengthening potency and improving the prostate can cause different (even opposite) reactions in patients, so the selection of drugs is always individual.
When prescribing a course of treatment, a specialist takes into account the difference between drugs, their spectrum of action:
- Some of them, along with prophylactic properties, have medicinal properties, others are used as an adjunct to the main course of treatment.
- Some have a systemic effect, while others affect locally (directly on the gland).
- Medicines also differ in the method of use (treatment can be carried out with the help of tablets, injections, suppositories, ointments, gels).
A professional approach will help to competently carry out prevention.This is important to stay healthy and avoid unnecessary complications.
A preparation obtained from the prostate tissue of bulls.
The active substance of the drug is a complex of water-soluble peptides of animal origin in the form of an extract from the prostate gland of sexually mature bulls. Properties:
- It has an organotropic effect on the prostate, helping to reduce edema and stagnation of prostate fluid.
- It prevents the leukocyte infiltration of the gland and normalizes the secretion of epithelial cells.
- It has an anti-inflammatory effect, helping to prevent thrombosis of the small veins of the prostate.
- Prevents the worsening of chronic processes and postoperative relapses.
Produced in the form:
- lyophilisate for the preparation of a 5 mg solution;
- rectal suppositories (30 or 50 mg), 5 or 10 pieces per pack.
Application mode:
- Perform intramuscular injections of 5 and 10 g, dissolving the lyophilisate in 1–2 ml of 0. 9% sodium chloride or 0. 25–0. 5% anesthetic solution (5-10 day course, 1 time per day ).
- Suppositories should be administered rectally one at a time 1-2 times a day after defecation. For a deep insertion, the candle is moistened with water. They lie for half an hour.
Inexpensive and effective to use, they are considered one of the best products. Prices according to the form of release and the number of suppositories in the package.
Suppositories with interferon
The drug is based on interferon alpha, which prevents the effects of bacteria, viruses and fungi that cause inflammation in the tissues of the prostate. It has an antioxidant effect, eliminating and neutralizing harmful substances accumulated in the prostate gland. Prevents the transition from acute to chronic prostatitis. Consumed rectally in the form of ovules, 1 ovule of 500, 000 IU per day for 5 days.
Contraindicated in case of individual intolerance and tendency to allergic reactions.
Antimicrobial drug from the group of fluoroquinolones
Available in candles and tablets. Effective in preventing prostatitis due to an active antibiotic in combination with prostate extract. It has an organotropic effect on the prostate gland:
- reduce the severity of edema;
- normalize microcirculation;
- increase the quality of ejaculation;
- pain relieving;
- eliminating dysuria;
- increasing power.
Introduce 1 ovum rectally after natural evacuation, remaining for 30-40 minutes in a horizontal position. The course is 10 days. Allergy is possible among the side effects. The agent is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to its components.
List of dietary supplements for the prevention of prostatitis.
Dietary supplements belong to the auxiliary means for the prevention of diseases of the prostate, without being a drug. They have a general health-enhancing effect, compensating for the lack of those biologically active substances in the body that stimulate the work of the gonads. Therefore, many patients prefer to take dietary supplements as a preventive measure.
Pumpkin Seed and Zinc Supplement
A positive effect on the condition of the prostate is associated with the presence of glycine, vitamin E, zinc. The composition also includes:
- Pumpkin seeds;
- bark of African pygeums and white poplars;
- roots of sandy sedge, goldenrod, burdock, Icelandic moss grass, etc.
It has a normalizing effect on the genitourinary system, improves the function of the prostate, nourishing the cells with the necessary vitamins and minerals of natural origin. Take 1 capsule twice daily with meals for 1 month. Contraindications include individual intolerance and kidney failure. Side effects - allergies.
Drug derived from bovine prostate
Effective in maintaining prostate health due to a complex of proteins and nucleoproteins derived from the bovine prostate gland of the bovine subfamily. It is a bioregulatory drug that normalizes the function of the genital area. It has a positive effect on the state of the genitourinary system in old age. It acts selectively on prostate cells.
Take 10-15 minutes before eating, 1-3 tablets 2-3 times a day for 10 days. The tablet should be swallowed without chewing and washed with water. In some cases, side effects in the form of allergies are possible with individual intolerance.
Food supplement with creeping palm extract in alcoholic base
The drug has a positive effect on the state of health of men, since:
- controls androgen levels;
- helps maintain the normal size of the gland by regulating protein synthesis;
- has an anti-inflammatory effect;
- reduces vascular permeability, preventing the appearance of edema of the glandular tissues of the prostate.
Take 1 capsule 1 time a day at the same time in a course determined by the doctor individually. The capsules should be swallowed whole with a small amount of liquid. Individual intolerance with manifestations of allergic reactions is possible. Rarely, abdominal pain with nausea.