Antibiotics for prostate diseases

Antibiotics for prostatitis and prostate adenoma are prescribed to relieve the inflammatory process that causes the disease. Prescribed drugs of a wide spectrum of action that help with various diseases of the genitourinary system of an infectious nature.

Self-medication is not correct, as it is important to calculate the pathogen, and select drugs based on the sensitivity of the pathogen to them. Before starting therapy, the patient must undergo a medical examination, pass the necessary tests. Antibiotics are prescribed depending on the stage, form of the disease, the general health of the man, and the individual intolerance to the components of the drug in him.

Specific antibiotic treatment

In order to prescribe adequate treatment, the urologist prescribes a number of studies: analysis of urine, blood, prostate secretions. Only after completing these procedures and receiving the result, the specialist determines the method of treatment and effective medications.

In the case when it is impossible to accurately determine the causative agent that caused prostatitis, the patient takes broad-spectrum antibacterial agents that adversely affect different types of microorganisms.

In addition to these drugs, adenoma can also be prescribed:

• non-hormonal anti-inflammatory drugs;
• a complex of vitamins and minerals;
• macrolides;
• fluoroquinolones;
• immunomodulators;
• phytopreparations;
• harmonic therapy.

Antibacterial drugs are prescribed for chronic prostatitis and adenoma during an exacerbation of the disease. The main advantage of such treatment is that it can be treated on an outpatient basis, at home.

If the doctor has diagnosed an acute form of prostatitis, then the course of antibiotic therapy should last at least three weeks. For a faster effect, antibiotics are administered intravenously, and the highest concentration of the active component in the blood occurs after a few minutes. In combination with injections, tablets are also prescribed, more often such treatment is carried out in the acute course of the disease.

For chronic prostatitis, aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones, cephalosparins are prescribed. And with a slight inflammation of the prostate gland, fluoroquinolones in the form of tablets are enough, then there can be: Tetracycline, Levofloxacin, and Josamycin.

When taking antibacterial drugs, it is necessary to follow the instructions and recommendations indicated by the attending physician. If there is a feeling of discomfort, worsening of the condition, it is necessary to consult with your doctor.

The goals of antibiotic therapy

In order to avoid complications during therapy with antibiotics, it is important to avoid overdose. You need to stop drinking alcohol even in small quantities and not trust the advertisements. This behavior can worsen the condition.

The goals of taking antibacterial medications in the treatment of the prostate are:

• reduce the intoxication of the body, destroy the causative agent of the disease;
• eliminate the risk of recurrence;
• reduce inflammation of the prostate gland;
• relieve symptoms.

With an inflammatory process in the gland, antibacterial drugs are an effective remedy in the fight against the disease, but in the case when the cause of the disease is an infection.

Antibiotics

With the infectious nature of the inflammatory process of the prostate gland, the urologist most often prescribes drugs of a wide spectrum of action.

Amoxiclav

A new generation combined action drug. The active ingredient in the composition is amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. The widespread use of this tool is due to its high efficiency and affordable price. Judging by the numerous reviews of patients who have undergone treatment with Amoxiclav, the medicine begins to help within a few days after administration. The medicine is available in the form of injections, suspensions and tablets, you need to use it after meals, the dosage is indicated by the doctor.

Josamycin

An effective drug in the treatment of the prostate gland, Josamycin begins to act almost immediately, the improvement is noticeable within a few hours after administration. The peculiarity of the remedy is that it has little effect on the natural intestinal flora. The course of treatment lasts about 10 days, but it is precisely determined by the doctor. It is produced in the form of tablets, which must be washed down with a large volume of liquid, this contributes to the quickest removal of toxins and products of the work of drugs from the body.

Ofloxacin

A universal antibacterial drug prescribed for prostatitis and prostate adenoma. The main action is bactericidal and antimicrobial, the peculiarity of the drug is that pathogens do not adapt to it. It is this property that makes it possible to use it in the chronic course of the disease.Ofloxacin is available in the form of injections and tablets, which can be combined with other medications; you need to drink only after meals.

Ciprofloxacin

An antibiotic, available in pill form, used in therapy against chronic inflammation of the prostate gland. The peculiarity of this remedy is that it fights not only active bacteria, but also infection while sleeping. It is because of this that the drug is suitable for the treatment of an asymptomatic disease. Ciprofloxacin should be taken before meals and with a large amount of liquid. It cannot be combined with other medications. It was noted that 2 days after the start of taking the antibiotic, the symptoms of bacterial prostatitis were relieved.

Ceftriaxone

Ceftriaxone has received a large number of positive reviews and has earned the trust of doctors and patients. It effectively fights against inflammatory diseases of the gland, destroying the pathogenic flora. The release form is injections, the duration of which is a day, the removal of symptoms is observed after 12 hours. A popular remedy for purulent prostatitis, the course is prescribed by the attending physician, taking into account the age of the man, the characteristics and stage of inflammation. In addition, the drug has a low cost, but the injections cause severe pain, so they must be injected with an anesthetic, such as lidocaine. The antibiotic very rarely causes side effects and helps to recover quickly.

Amoxicillin

Amoxicillin treats prostatitis and adenoma in acute and chronic form, it has a wide spectrum of action and effectively fights the disease. Release form, suspension, tablets and capsules. The active ingredient is amoxicillin trihydrate. The daily dose of the drug is prescribed by a urologist, depending on the form of the inflammatory process. The course of admission lasts from 5 days to 2 weeks, a prescription medication is sold in the pharmacy.

The listed antibacterial agents are intended for intramuscular, intravenous, oral administration. Injections are often used to treat the initial acute stage of prostatitis. You need to know that there is no one-size-fits-all therapy. Treatment is prescribed individually in accordance with the characteristics of the patient's body.

Antibiotic rules

Antibiotics for adenoma and prostatitis are agents for the destruction of various pathogens. But they also kill the beneficial intestinal microflora, which contributes to disruption of the gastrointestinal tract, leading to a decrease in the general defense of the body. To eliminate this effect, a course of taking probiotics and vitamin-mineral complexes is recommended.

In addition, antibacterial drugs can provoke allergic reactions that cause swelling of the mucous membranes of various organs. Which gives rise to the prophylactic intake of antihistamines. Antibiotics can negatively affect liver function. Therefore, it is protected with the help of hepatoprotectors, which help to remove toxins and other harmful substances from the body.

The result after taking antibiotics is noticeable almost instantaneous, so if the three-day treatment does not give an effect, then you need to contact your doctor for advice, he will also prescribe another drug. In no case should the therapeutic course be interrupted, otherwise it will lead to a decrease in its effectiveness. Self-reduction of the dosage indicated by the doctor also makes the treatment ineffective, and exceeding it can cause a negative reaction of the body, leading to intoxication. The medicine in the form of tablets must be taken during or after meals, this is the prevention of gastritis.

It is necessary to follow all the advice and recommendations of the attending physician, observe the prescribed dosage and course duration. The daily dose of the drug is prescribed individually, depending on the characteristics of the patient's body, during therapy, you must completely stop drinking alcohol.

Side Effects

Antibiotics, despite all the benefits provided to the patient's body, can also cause:

• stool disorders;
• nausea and vomiting;
• allergies;
• impaired liver function;
• gastritis;
• headache;
• loss of smell and hearing;
• seizures.

For this reason, the course of antibiotics must be combined with the intake of lactobacilli, antihistamines, hepatoprotectors. Do not take the tablets on an empty stomach and drink plenty of water.

If a man plans to become a father, then after antibiotic therapy, it is necessary to wait at least 6 months, since these medications negatively affect the quality of sperm.

Taking antibiotics is indicated in the case of a bacterial cause of prostate inflammation. To obtain adequate recommendations for the treatment of prostatitis adenoma, you need to consult a specialist.Timely medical intervention will prevent infertility, the transition of the disease into a chronic form and the development of prostate cancer.