Does the use of Levofloxacin help with prostatitis or not?

Antibiotics are the first solution for inflammatory processes in the prostate gland in men of any age. Levofloxacin for prostatitis (bacterial origin) is highly effective. It is a broad-spectrum drug that suppresses the activity of most infectious pathogens.

Description and composition

The main reason for urologists to choose Levofloxacin is the absence of the formation of resistance of microbes and bacteria (if taken correctly).

The medication is available in the form of eye drops, solution for infusion, and tablets. In the treatment of prostatitis, the latter 2 varieties are used.

The concentration of the active substance in the solution is 0.5%. Tablets are sold with an active ingredient content of 250 and 500 mg. Tableted Levofloxacin is packed in cardboard boxes of 5/10 pieces. The solution for administration is bottled in 100 ml glass bottles.

The main active ingredient of the drug has a name similar to that of the drug. The solution also contains:

• Edetate disodium dihydrate;
• Sodium chloride;
• High purity water.

Additional components of tablets are:

• Hypromellose;
• Microcrystalline cellulose;
• Primellose;
• Macrogol;
• Calcium stearate;
• Iron oxide yellow;
• Titanium dioxide.

The main advantages of the antibiotic:

• High level of bioavailability - 92% of the active substance enters the prostate tissue;
• Impact on several groups of infectious pathogens;
• Reduction of symptoms of acute illness after taking the first pill.

Indications

Main medical indications for prescription:

• Sinusitis;
• Acute bronchitis;
• Infections of soft tissues and skin;
• Pneumonia;
• Urinary tract infections;
• Sepsis;
• Intra-abdominal infections.

For inflammation of the prostate gland, Levofloxacin is indicated only in the bacterial form and in the presence of the following symptoms:

• Frequent nightly urge to urinate;
• Soreness when passing urine;
• Increased body temperature;
• Weakness;
• Weakening of erectile function;
• Pain syndrome during ejaculation.

Levofloxacin for prostatitis: how and when to use it?

Depending on the severity of the disease and the severity of symptoms, the treatment of prostatitis with Levofloxacin may also change. Traditional therapy regimen:

• Reception for a month to achieve sustained remission;
• Dosage options depend on the stage of the disease: 250 mg once a day, the same twice a day, or a single dose of 500 mg.

If one tablet is prescribed, then you can drink it at any convenient time of the day. The two must be divided into morning and evening.

Features of therapy with Levofloxacin:

• It is necessary to drink the medicine strictly at the same time;
• No food addiction;
• The tablet must be swallowed without chewing or sucking;
• Drink with plain water, 1 glass is enough.

Self-change in the treatment regimen can negatively affect the effectiveness of therapy.

For the relief of an acute infectious process, pills alone are not enough. Treatment is carried out as follows:

• For 10 days, a solution is injected intravenously at a dosage of 500 mg (strictly in the hospital);
• After this time, the effectiveness of the drug's effect on the body is assessed;
• After 20 days, you must take the drug in tablet form.

Contraindications and side effects

Currently, medicines of the antibiotic group cannot be purchased at the pharmacy on their own, therefore, in any case, treatment can be started only after medical prescriptions. In addition to scheduling the treatment regimen, the urologist also clarifies the general anamnesis in order to exclude possible contraindications.

Levofloxacin should not be taken in the following cases:

• Acute kidney disease;
• Diagnosed epilepsy;
• Past inflammation of the tendons caused by antibiotic therapy;
• Predisposition to allergies to the ingredients in the composition;
• Intolerance.

Hypersensitivity to the drug provokes a number of negative reactions from various body systems. Among them:

• Hives, itching, skin rash;
• Puffiness of the dermis;
• Indigestion;
• Pain in the stomach;
• Hypotension attack;
• Migraines;
• Hand tremor;
• Shivering and chills;
• Weakness and dizziness.

It is important to know that the product cannot be combined with alcohol. This combination has a dramatic negative effect on liver tissue and organ function. In rare cases, treatment with Levofloxacin provokes tendon inflammation. At the first symptoms, drug therapy should be interrupted immediately.

What to do if it doesn't help?

Levofloxacin has established itself as a drug with a high degree of effectiveness, but it happens that the active substance does not act on the body due to a number of specific features, and the drug does not help. Dosage increases are occasionally suggested, but medical evidence suggests that drug substitution is the best solution.

As an alternative, antibiotics of the latest generation with a wide spectrum of action are usually prescribed. High results show:

• Amoxiclav;
• Josamycin;
• Ceftriaxone;
• Azithromycin;
• Avelox;
• Ofloxacin.