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 important after 50 years, when the risk of occurrence increases.To prevent this disease, several modern drugs have been developed that are effective in preventing the degenerative process in healthy glandular tissue. Medicines for prophylactic purposes can also be taken for acute forms of prostatitis, preventing chronic diseases.
The principle of prevention
Preventive drug therapy for prostatitis with drugs, as well as food supplements, aims to:
- prevention of inflammatory processes in glandular tissue;
- fight infections that cause prostate disease;
- increased blood microcirculation and secretion outflow;
- normalization of metabolism in the prostate gland and neighboring organs, their nutrition;
- increase the local immunity of glandular cells;
- prevention of infections, including sexually transmitted infections;
- control of the level and ratio of sex hormones;
- potential increase.
| Types of drugs | What are their effects? |
| Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | Normalizing the muscle tone of the genitourinary system and perineum, preventing the occurrence of inflammatory phenomena in glandular tissue; prevent hypertrophy. |
| Antibiotics | Aims to destroy pathogens that can cause pathological changes. |
| Pain reliever | They are used for the treatment of symptoms of acute diseases, relieve spasm of blood vessels and muscles, which helps prevent hypertrophy. |
| Adrenergic blockers | They have a relaxing effect on the smooth muscles of the prostate gland, increasing the flow of urine. They have a semi-suppressive effect on the sympathetic nervous system, weakening its effect on the prostate. |
| Immunomodulators | Aims to maintain the general tone of the body and strengthen the local response of glandular structures, as well as fight viruses and bacteria. |
| Herbal preparations | Increase the body's defenses thanks to natural ingredients. Relieves swelling, normalizes urine excretion. |
| Homeopathic medicine | Stabilizes metabolic processes at the cellular level, has a mild effect on the body; restore damaged cells. |
Medicines
You can choose the right pharmacological agent by seeking professional advice from a urologist. The list of funds should be based on:
- early diagnosis;
- complaints and symptoms;
- the general condition of the patient, taking into account his age and sexual activity.
Please note: many drugs aimed at strengthening potency and improving prostate health can cause different (even opposite) reactions in patients, so the selection of drugs is always individual.
When prescribing a course of treatment, experts take into account the differences in drugs and their spectrum of action:
- Some of them, along with prophylactic properties, have medicinal properties, others are used in addition to the main treatment.
- Some have systemic effects, while others act locally (directly on the gland).
- Medicines also differ in the method of use (treatment can be done using tablets, injections, suppositories, ointments, gels).
Preparations with water-soluble peptide complexes
The active ingredient of the drug is a complex of water-soluble peptides derived from animals in the form of mature bull prostate gland extract. One drug:
- It has an organotropic effect on the prostate, helping to reduce swelling and stagnation of prostate fluid.
- Prevents the infiltration of leukocytes in the gland and normalizes the production of secretions by epithelial cells.
- It has an anti-inflammatory effect, helps prevent thrombosis of the small veins of the prostate.
- Prevents exacerbation of chronic processes and relapse after surgery.
Available in:
- lyophilisate to prepare a 5 mg solution;
- rectal suppositories (30 or 50 mg) 5 or 10 pieces per package.
Mode of application:
- Carry out intramuscular injections of 5 and 10 g, dissolve the lyophilisate in 1-2 ml of sodium chloride 0. 9% or novocaine solution 0. 25-0. 5% (course from 5 to 10 days, once a day).
- Give one suppository rectally 1-2 times a day after defecation. To put in, the candle is moistened with water. They lay there for half an hour.
Cheap and effective to use, they are considered one of the best drugs. The price varies depending on the form of release and the number of suppositories in the package.
Preparations containing interferon alpha.
Interferon alpha, which inhibits the effects of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that cause inflammatory processes in the prostate tissue. It has an antioxidant effect, removes and neutralizes harmful substances that accumulate in the prostate gland. Prevents the transition of acute to chronic prostatitis. Use rectally in suppository form, 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 the prevention of prostatitis thanks to active lomefloxacin in combination with prostate extract. Has an organotropic effect on the prostate gland:
- reduce the severity of edema;
- normalize microcirculation;
- improve the quality of ejaculation;
- analgesics;
- eliminate dysuria;
- increase potential.
Introduce 1 suppository rectally after a natural bowel movement, remaining in a horizontal position for 30-40 minutes. Course - 10 days. Side effects include possible allergies. This product is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to its components.
List of supplements for the prevention of prostatitis
Food supplements are classified as an additional way to prevent prostate disease, but not a medicine. They have a general health effect, adding to the lack of biologically active substances in the body that stimulate the function of the sex glands. Therefore, many patients prefer to take supplements as a preventive measure.
Supplements with glycine, vitamin 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;
- sandy sedge root, goldenrod, burdock, Iceland moss grass, etc.
It has a normalizing effect on the genitourinary system, improves prostate function, nourishes cells with essential vitamins and minerals of natural origin. Take 1 capsule twice a day with food for 1 month. Contraindications include individual intolerance and renal failure. Side effects include allergies.
Additional feed for cattle of the cattle subfamily
Effective for maintaining prostate health thanks to a complex of proteins and nucleoproteins obtained from the bovine prostate gland. It is a bioregulatory drug that normalizes the function of the reproductive system. Positively affects the state of the genitourinary system in old age. Acts selectively on prostate cells.
Take 10-15 minutes before meals, 1-3 tablets 2-3 times a day for 10 days. Tablets must be swallowed without chewing and washed down with water. In some cases, side effects such as allergies and individual intolerance are possible.
Food supplement with creeping palm extract
The active ingredient is an alcohol-based palm oil extract. This medicine has a positive effect on men's health because:
- regulate androgen levels;
- helps maintain the normal size of the gland by controlling protein synthesis; has an anti-inflammatory effect;
- reduces vascular permeability, prevents the appearance of edema of prostate gland tissue.
Take 1 capsule 1 time a day at the same time in the course determined by the doctor individually. The capsule should be swallowed whole with some liquid. Individual intolerance with the manifestation of an allergic reaction is possible. Rarely - abdominal pain with nausea.