Antibiotic therapy is a treatment for prostate inflammation. Prostatitis antibiotics are divided into several groups. The choice of drug depends on the nature of the inflammatory process and the characteristics of the patient's disease course. Often, pathogenic microorganisms develop resistance to the active substance of the drug. In such cases, antibiotic therapy is chosen taking into account the sensitivity of pathogenic agents to certain active substances, and the drugs are prescribed only after bacterial analysis of prostate juice.
Why are antibiotics needed?
With exacerbation of prostatitis, the first priority is to stop the inflammatory process. Antibiotic therapy is indicated for this, since only antimicrobials can quickly eliminate the pathogenic agent that provokes the inflammatory process.
Symptomatic treatment without the use of antibacterial drugs is ineffective and gives only temporary results. Any anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic agent for prostatitis should be used in addition to antibiotic therapy only.
Eliminates disease agents by:
- pain relief;
- normalize body temperature;
- improve urodynamics;
- Normalize prostate function.
Antibiotics treat both the symptoms and the causes of the disease.
The main advantages ofantimicrobials are fast action and ease of use. Treatment of prostatitis with antibiotics is carried out with pills, injections or candles.
In order for drugs to work quickly, you need to strictly choose them according to your doctor's instructions. To determine the type of pathogenic microorganisms, it is necessary to conduct a number of tests, first of all - a bacterial study of the composition of the secretion of the prostate gland. Only the determination of the causative agent of the inflammatory process allows the selection of the optimal medication, which will quickly relieve the aggravation.
It is important to note that antibiotics for prostatitis are indicated only for the treatment of infectious forms of the disease, both acute and chronic. In non-infectious inflammation, the development of which is caused by age-related changes or disorders of prostate trophism, the use of antimicrobial drugs is inappropriate, as well as in adenoma.
Types of drugs
In the treatment of prostate inflammation, preference is given to a wide range of drugs that are active against a large number of pathogens. This choice is explained by the fact that in some cases prostatitis is caused by the simultaneous action of several types of pathogens.
The following medications are effective antibiotics for prostatitis:
- fluoroquinolones;
- cephalosporins;
- macrolides;
- tetracyclines;
- penicillins.
Each type of drug is effective only for certain groups of bacteria.
Each of the listed antibiotics for prostatitis is active against certain microorganisms. Different groups of medications are interchangeable if inflammation is provoked by opportunistic microorganisms, such as E. coli.
fluoroquinolones
Antimicrobial drugs of the fluoroquinolone group are only conventionally referred to as antibacterial drugs. In terms of pharmacological action, these agents exhibit pronounced antibacterial action, although in terms of their composition, they are not antibiotics.
The main difference between fluoroquinolones and broad-spectrum antibiotics is their synthetic composition. Fluoroquinolones, unlike antibiotics of the penicillin or tetracycline group, have no natural analogues. This is the main advantage of this group of drugs - since there is no natural substitute for the active substance, it means that pathogens can not develop resistance and treatment of chronic prostatitis with the antibiotic fluoroquinolone will be more effective.
Drugs in this group are active against most bacteria, including sexually transmitted infections (chlamydia, trichomonas). Today fluoroquinolone is the best drug for the treatment of indole bacterial prostatitis. With the right dosage and the right choice of medication, fluoroquinolones have a rapid therapeutic effect and cause minimal side effects compared to antibiotics. Medications in this group are toxic, so it is important to follow the treatment regimen recommended by your doctor.
In chronic bacterial inflammation, this group of drugs is used for a long course, for 3-4 weeks.
The list of medicines in the fluoroquinolone group is quite extensive, so you need to consult a specialist to choose the optimal drug. Depending on the doctor's prescription, it is possible to adjust the regimen and the duration of the course of treatment.penicillins
In most cases, doctors prescribe penicillin preparations for the first episode of prostatitis. Such an antibiotic for prostatitis is well tolerated by the body and has a pronounced therapeutic effect, inhibiting the action of a number of opportunistic anti-inflammatory bacteria in the prostate.
The use ofMost people are resistant to this group of drugs. This is because penicillins have been used to treat any type of bacterial inflammation for the last 50 years. To increase the therapeutic effect, the use of combined antibiotics for the treatment of prostatitis in men - these are drugs containing penicillins and clavulanic acid.
combination drugs allows you to quickly get a therapeutic effect. These drugs are well tolerated, have minor side effects and are affordable, which makes them popular. Among the forms of excretion are anti-prostatitis suppositories with antibiotics, tablets and capsules, solution for intramuscular injection. While injections of antibiotics can quickly stop inflammation, men prefer the tablet form of the drug to be easily administered.
Doctors and patients talk well about these products and note:
- pronounced antibacterial effect; Convenient release form
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- Acceptable value;
- Minimal side effects.
Medications in this group are taken for three weeks. The maximum dose is 1 g of active ingredient per day, which is equal to 1-2 tablets, according to the form of excretion.
Often these drugs cause gastrointestinal upset, manifested by diarrhea, nausea, and stomach pain. To reduce the negative effects on the mucous membranes, you should consult your doctor about prescribing probiotics.
Tetracyclines
The use of tetracycline antibiotics in the treatment of prostatitis in men has decreased in recent years. This is caused by a large number of side effects and insufficient intake of the active substance in inflammatory prostate tissues.
The advantage of this group of drugs is the pronounced activity against chlamydia and ureaplasma. The disadvantage is the negative impact on the gastrointestinal tract, a large number of individual intolerances and adverse reactions of the body.
Because of the risk of complications, you can not take this group of medicines on your own. The treatment regimen and the duration of therapy are chosen by the doctor individually.
Macrolides
When you are wondering what antibiotics can be taken during prostatitis, many prefer macrolides. Drugs in this group are quite common, they are especially often prescribed in case of ineffectiveness of other drugs, which occurs when pathogenic microorganisms are resistant.
Unlike other antibiotics, macrolides have a small range of uses. These medications are prescribed only for inflammation caused by chlamydia, ureaplasma, and gonococcal infection.
Although the mechanism of action of these drugs is not understood in the prostate, the main advantages of the drug are low toxicity and minimal side effects. With a fairly affordable price, this drug makes prostatitis a popular remedy in men.The course of treatment depends on the severity of the inflammatory process and averages about three weeks. Preparations of the macrolide group are made in the form of tablets as well as injectable solutions, so the latter is not common in patients due to inconvenience of use.
Cephalosporins
Antibiotics of the cephalosporin group are one of the most effective drugs for bacterial prostatitis. Medications work quickly to relieve symptoms within a few days of starting treatment. Due to the affordable cost, the course of drug treatment will be cheap and affordable for everyone. Medications are well taken by the body and have virtually no side effects, however, they have one major drawback - they are produced only in injectable solutions. Not everyone at home can inject themselves, so treatment with cephalosporins is mostly done in a hospital.The treatment regimen for prostatitis with these drugs is chosen by the doctor. Usually, 1 injection of the drug is prescribed for 7-14 days a day.
After examining the patient, the doctor decides which drug to choose. Medications in this group are characterized by a broad spectrum of action but are inactive against chlamydia.
List of medicines in tablets
The most convenient way to treat prostatitis at home are pills or capsules. Popular groups of drugs in this form of release:
- penicillins;
- macrolides;
- fluoroquinolones;
- Tetracyclines.
How to treat inflammation, as well as the duration and mode of the course - it depends on the dose of the drug and the form of the disease. Antibiotic therapy takes 10-12 days for acute inflammation and three weeks for chronic inflammation.
It is recommended to take antibiotic tablets immediately after eating. It is advisable to take the capsule at the same time every day. If the drug is used several times a day, the time interval between doses should be the same.
Antibiotic suppositories
Another convenient form of home remedies is rectal suppository antibiotics.
The duration of the course of treatment is 7-21 days, depending on the severity of the symptoms. Often, to achieve the best therapeutic effect, doctors prescribe the simultaneous use of suppositories and the use of antibiotics in tablets, while choosing drugs with different active ingredients. This combination therapy allows you to stop the inflammatory process as quickly as possible.
Candles are used once a day. They are administered rectally before bedtime.
Precautions
Any antibacterial drug has many contraindications. You should read this list before taking the medication. Absolute contraindication to taking any antibiotic:
- Individual intolerance;
- Acute renal failure;
- Acute liver failure;
- Concomitant use with alcohol.
Most side effects during antibiotic therapy are noted from the gastrointestinal tract. These include intestinal dysbiosis, diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea with vomiting.
If adverse reactions occur in the body, it is permissible to replace the drug with another active ingredient in the drug. The appointment of fluoroquinolones for the replacement of penicillin antibiotics with the development of side effects or intolerance to the latter is often used. Nevertheless, analogues should be selected by the physician, it depends on the characteristics of the drug reactions.