An important condition for maintaining male sexual activity and good health is maintaining prostate function.Prevention of prostatitis in men is relevant at any age and is vital after the age of 50, when the risk of incidence increases.To prevent the disease, a number of modern drugs have been developed that are effective in preventing degenerative processes in the tissues of a healthy gland. Medications for prophylactic purposes can also be taken in acute forms of prostatitis, avoiding the chronic course of the disease.
Prevention principles
Preventive drug therapy for prostatitis with medications, as well as dietary supplements, aims to:
- prevention of inflammatory processes in glandular tissues;
- fight against infections that cause prostate diseases;
- improvement of blood microcirculation and secretion output;
- normalization of the metabolism of the prostate and neighboring organs, their nutrition;
- increasing local immunity of glandular cells;
- prevention of infections, including sexually transmitted infections;
- control of the level and proportion of sex hormones;
- increase in power.
To solve these problems, groups of drugs with different spectrums of effects are used. If necessary, complex therapy can be prescribed.
| Types of drugs | What is its effect? |
| Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | Normalize the tone of the muscles of the genitourinary system and the perineum, preventing the occurrence of inflammatory phenomena in the gland tissues; prevent hypertrophy. |
| Antibiotics | It aims to destroy pathogens that can cause pathological changes. |
| Painkillers | They are used in the symptomatic treatment of acute diseases, they relieve spasms of blood vessels and muscles, which helps to avoid hypertrophy. |
| Adrenergic blockers | They have a relaxing effect on the smooth muscles of the prostate, improving urine flow. 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 strengthen the local reactions of glandular structures, in addition to resisting viruses and bacteria. |
| Herbal preparations | Increase the body's defenses thanks to natural ingredients. Relieves swelling, normalizing urine excretion. |
| Homeopathic medicines | Stabilize metabolic processes at a cellular level, having a gentle effect on the body; restore damaged cells. |
Medicines
You can choose the right pharmacological agents by getting professional advice from a urologist. The fund list should be based on:
- preliminary diagnosis;
- complaints and symptoms;
- the general condition of the patient, taking into account his age and sexual activity.
Attention: many drugs aimed at strengthening the potency and improving the health of the prostate can cause different (even opposite) reactions in patients, which is why the selection of drugs is always individual.
When prescribing a treatment, the specialist takes into account the differences between medications and their spectrum of action:
- Some of them, along with prophylactic properties, have medicinal properties, others are used as a supplement to the main treatment.
- Some have a systemic effect, while others act locally (directly on the gland).
- Medicines also differ in the way they are used (treatment can be carried out with tablets, injections, suppositories, ointments, gels).
A professional approach will help to competently carry out prevention.This is important to maintain health and avoid unnecessary complications.
A preparation with a water-soluble peptide complex
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 of mature bulls. A drug:
- It has an organotropic effect on the prostate, helping to reduce swelling and stagnation of prostatic fluid.
- Prevents the infiltration of leukocytes in the gland and normalizes the production of secretion by epithelial cells.
- It has an anti-inflammatory effect, helping to prevent thrombosis of the small prostate veins.
- Prevents the worsening of chronic processes and postoperative recurrences.
Available in:
- lyophilized for preparation of 5 mg solution;
- rectal suppositories (30 or 50 mg) 5 or 10 pieces per package.
Application mode:
- Carry out intramuscular injections of 5 and 10 g, dissolving the lyophilisate in 1–2 ml of 0. 9% sodium chloride or 0. 25–0. 5% novocaine solution (course of 5 to 10 days, once a day) .
- Administer a suppository rectally 1-2 times a day after a bowel movement. For deep insertion, the candle is moistened with water. They stay there for half an hour.
Cheap and effective to use, they are considered one of the best medicines. Prices vary depending on the form of release and the number of suppositories in the package.
Preparations containing the substance alpha interferon.
Alpha interferon, which prevents the effects of bacteria, viruses and fungi that cause inflammatory processes in prostate tissue. It has an antioxidant effect, removing and neutralizing harmful substances accumulated in the prostate. Prevents the transition from acute to chronic prostatitis. Use rectally in the form of suppositories, 1 suppository of 500, 000 units per day for 5 days.
Contraindicated in case of individual intolerance and tendency to allergic reactions.
Preparations containing lomefloxacin
Available in suppositories and tablets. Effective in preventing prostatitis thanks to the active ingredient lomefloxacin in combination with prostate extract. It has an organotropic effect on the prostate:
- reducing the severity of edema;
- normalizing microcirculation;
- increasing the quality of ejaculation;
- analgesic;
- eliminating dysuria;
- increasing power.
Introduce 1 suppository rectally after natural evacuation, remaining in a horizontal position for 30–40 minutes. Course – 10 days. Side effects include possible allergies. The product is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to its components.
List of dietary supplements for prostatitis prevention
Dietary supplements are classified as aids in the prevention of prostate diseases, but they are not medicines. They have a general effect on health, replenishing the lack of those biologically active substances in the body that stimulate the functioning of the sex glands. Therefore, many patients prefer to take dietary supplements as a preventative measure.
Dietary supplements with glycine, vitamins E, zinc
The positive effect on the state of the prostate is associated with the presence of glycine, vitamin E and zinc. Also contains:
- pumpkin seeds;
- African pygeum and white poplar bark;
- roots of sandy sedge, goldenrod, burdock, Icelandic moss, etc.
It has a normalizing effect on the genitourinary system, improves the functioning of the prostate, nourishing cells with essential vitamins and minerals of natural origin. Take 1 capsule twice a day with meals for 1 month. Contraindications include individual intolerance and renal failure. Side effects include allergies.
Dietary supplements for cattle of the bovine subfamily
Effective in maintaining prostate health thanks to a complex of proteins and nucleoproteins obtained from the prostate of cattle. It is a bioregulatory drug that normalizes the function of the reproductive system. It positively affects the state of the genitourinary system in old age. 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 down with water. In some cases, side effects such as allergies and individual intolerance are possible.
Dietary supplements with creeping palm extract
The active ingredient is an alcohol-based palm extract. The drug has a positive effect on men's health because:
- controls androgen levels;
- helps maintain normal gland size 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 once a day, at the same time, in a course determined by your 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.