Indomethacin for Prostate

Prostatitis is a fairly common disease, observed in representatives of a strong half of humanity of different ages. It causes numerous false bladder emptying calls and a burning sensation in the urethra. The disease is accompanied by a significant decrease in potency, for a quick restoration of the genitourinary system, it is necessary to start treatment in a timely manner.

To get rid of unpleasant symptoms: pain in the lower abdomen, cramps from false desires and edema, doctors prescribe Indomethacin in the form of suppositories for prostatitis, which are used in combination with antibiotics and other therapeutic agents.

Composition of the suppository

Suppositories Indomethacin - a drug in the form of smooth white or yellowish suppositories, resembling a torpedo in shape. They belong to non-steroidal, that is, non-hormonal drugs. Candles, packaged in six pieces, are packed in polymer boxes. Attached to the suppositories are instructions for their use.

The main substance of the candle is supplemented with elements that help stimulate blood circulation in the rectum, as well as in the prostate. The active ingredient of the drug is indomethacin, which is contained in 50 or 100 mg based on solid fat. Additional elements are lavender oil with petroleum jelly, lanolin with colloidal silicon, beeswax with dimethyl sulfoxide.

Therapeutic effects of suppositories

Suppositories with indomethacin for prostatitis are used as an analgesic and antipyretic agent, with which you can stop the inflammatory process that has developed in the prostate. They are used in combination with other drugs. After the introduction of the candle into the anus, the main substance enters the rectum, the therapeutic effect immediately begins, pain and inflammation, swelling are relieved.

This form of the agent promotes the rapid interaction of the active substance with the rectal mucosa. Indomethacin suppositories have positive reviews from patients, effectively help with both forms of prostatitis: both acute and chronic. The use of Indomethacin suppositories for prostatitis improves the function of blood vessels, prevents the risk of blood clots, reduces the formation of congestion in the prostate.

The content of indomethacin in the blood is determined during local therapy of prostatitis approximately two hours after the introduction of the suppository into the patient's anus. The agent is distinguished by its rapid distribution in the patient's body, penetrating into the synovial fluid. The drug is excreted in the urine, a smaller part of the drug is excreted in the feces and bile.

Well-known manufacturers of Indomethacin

This tool is released by:

• Bulgarian Sopharma.
• The representative of the pharmaceutical association from Italy Berlin-Chemie.

All of these companies produce suppositories with an active medicinal substance of 50 and 100 mg

Contraindications for use and warnings

Indomethacin has many contraindications that patients should be aware of when using. Suppositories with indomethacin for the treatment of prostatitis are prescribed in combination with other drugs, if there are no contraindications for health reasons.

Suppositories should not be used if:

• hypersensitivity to indomethacin;
• individual intolerance to aspirin;
• hemorrhoids and hemorrhoidal bleeding;
• poor blood clotting;
• cracks in the anus and proctitis;
• kidney and liver diseases;
• heart failure;
• stomach and duodenal ulcers in the acute stage;
• pancreatitis and cirrhosis of the liver;
• pathology of the vestibular apparatus.

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not be treated with indomethacin. Cautions apply to patients with Parkinson's disease, bronchial asthma and epilepsy, as well as elderly patients over 65 years of age. In order to warn against undesirable Side effects when using a suppository, it is necessary to choose the minimum dose and prescribe it depending on the severity of the course of the disease and the age of the patient. The duration of the use of suppositories should not exceed one week.

Side Effects

Despite its excellent medicinal properties, when using Indomethacin, undesirable side effects can be observed in men. The use of suppositories can manifest itself in the form of itching and urticaria, hair loss, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, angioedema, Stephen Johnson's syndrome, spasms in the bronchi.

The use of suppositories in some patients may be accompanied by:

• in the cardiovascular system;
• chest pain and tachycardia or arrhythmia;
• a decrease or increase in blood pressure;
• feeling tired.

The following can be observed in the digestive system:

• constipation or diarrhea, bloating;
• discomfort in the stomach in the form of heartburn and nausea;
• exacerbation of gastric ulcer with perforation.

Due to impaired renal function, there may be edema with symptoms of hematuria, nephrotic syndrome. The work of the liver is also impaired with the appearance of toxic hepatitis.

From the nervous system, suppositories can cause:

• irritability and insomnia;
• headaches with dizziness;
• depression and depression.

In the organs of hearing and vision, a decrease in visual acuity, tinnitus is felt. The patient may complain of increased sweating, confusion, up to mental disorders.

Side effects when using Indomethacin suppositories for the treatment of prostatitis can usually be observed in elderly patients or using the drug in high doses or for a long period. An overdose of the drug can lead to memory loss. With prolonged use, it is necessary to monitor the state of the circulatory system.

To avoid possible disturbances in blood flow during treatment, you should not drink alcoholic beverages, as indomethacin suppositories can cause recurrence of peptic ulcer disease or lead to defects in the rectal mucosa and gastrointestinal tract.

Patients treated with Indomethacin suppositories should not drive vehicles, and they are also advised to refrain from performing super-precise work during therapy.

Dosage

Urologists Indomethacin suppositories for prostatitis are prescribed according to the instructions. In order to relieve acute painful conditions in the prostate, suppositories of 50-100 mg are used rectally 2 times a day. Do not exceed the dose per day from 0.2 g.

In the chronic course of the disease, as one of the measures of supportive treatment, 1 candle is prescribed per night. For adolescents, the dosage is calculated based on their weight. The maximum dose for them is considered to be 4 mg per kilogram of the child's weight per day, this is from 150 mg to -200 mg.

How to use Indomethacin suppositories

Suppositories for prostatitis are injected after bowel movement into the anus. Before the procedure, it is necessary to carry out hygiene of the external organs of the genitourinary system. Sometimes suppositories become softened at room temperature and are difficult to insert into the anus. In such cases, the candles should be placed in cold water or kept in the refrigerator for about 20-25 minutes. To use the suppository, you must free it from the foil, moisten it with a little water.

Lie on your left side, slightly lifting your right knee. Lefties should lie on their right side, raising their left knee. Baby cream or petroleum jelly to soften the anus. Using a cleanly washed finger, carefully insert the suppository about 2 cm into the rectal cavity. After administration of the drug, it is recommended to lie down quietly, trying to prevent defecation, preferably for one hour, so that the drug is completely absorbed into the rectal mucosa.

According to the reviews of patients and urologists, it can be concluded that adverse reactions of Indomethacin suppositories are usually observed in patients with weakened immunity. In case of allergic reactions to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, you should refrain from treatment with Indomethacin. Doctors prescribe them in case of emergency under the supervision of experienced urologists. It is not recommended to self-diagnose and self-medicate with indomethacin suppositories for prostatitis. Therapy should be prescribed by an experienced urologist.