Maintaining the functioning of the prostate is an important condition for maintaining the sexual activity and good health of men.Prevention of prostatitis in men is relevant at all ages and vital after 50 years, when the risk of occurrence increases.To prevent the disease, many modern drugs have been developed that effectively prevent degenerative processes in the tissues of a healthy gland. Prophylactic drugs can also be taken for acute forms of prostatitis, preventing the chronic course of the disease.
Principles of prevention
Preventive drug therapy for prostatitis with drugs and dietary supplements is aimed at the following:
- prevention of inflammatory processes in glandular tissues;
- fight against infections that cause prostate diseases;
- improvement of blood microcirculation and secretion outflow;
- normalization of metabolism in the prostate gland and adjacent organs, their nutrition;
- increasing the local immunity of gland cells;
- prevention of infections, including sexually transmitted infections;
- checking the level and ratio of sex hormones;
- increase in potency.
| Types of drugs | What is their effect? |
| Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | Normalizes the tone of the muscles of the urogenital system and perineum, preventing the occurrence of inflammatory phenomena in the tissues of the gland; prevents hypertrophy. |
| Antibiotics | Its purpose is to destroy pathogens that can cause pathological changes. |
| Pain relievers | It is used for the symptomatic treatment of acute diseases, relieves blood vessels and muscle spasms, which helps to avoid hypertrophy. |
| Adrenergic blockers | They have a relaxing effect on the smooth muscles of the prostate and improve the flow of urine. They partially suppress the sympathetic nervous system, weakening its effect on the prostate. |
| Immunomodulators | Its purpose is to preserve the general tone of the body and to strengthen the local reactions of the glandular structures, as well as to fight against viruses and bacteria. |
| Herbal preparations | Increase the body's defenses thanks to natural ingredients. Reduces swelling, normalizes urine output. |
| Homeopathic medicines | Stabilizes metabolic processes at the cellular level, has a mild effect on the body; restores damaged cells. |
Medicines
You can choose the appropriate pharmacological agents by asking the urologist for professional advice. The list of funds should be based on:
- preliminary diagnosis;
- complaints and symptoms;
- the general condition of the patient, taking into account his age and sexual activity.
Please note that many drugs aimed at increasing potency and improving prostate health can cause different (even opposite) reactions in patients, so the selection of drugs is always unique.
When prescribing the treatment procedure, the specialist takes into account the differences and spectrum of effects of the drugs:
- Some of them have medicinal properties along with prophylactic properties, others serve 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 using tablets, injections, suppositories, ointments, gels).
A preparation containing a complex of water-soluble peptides
The active ingredient of the drug is a complex of water-soluble peptides of animal origin in the form of an extract of the prostate gland of mature bulls. Drug:
- It has an organotropic effect on the prostate, helping to reduce swelling and stagnation of prostate fluid.
- It prevents leukocyte infiltration into the gland and normalizes the secretion of epithelial cells.
- It has an anti-inflammatory effect and helps to avoid thrombosis of the small veins of the prostate.
- Prevents exacerbation of chronic processes and postoperative relapses.
Available:
- 5 mg for preparing a lyophilisate solution;
- rectal suppositories (30 or 50 mg) per package of 5 or 10 pieces.
Method of application:
- Perform intramuscular injections of 5 and 10 g, dissolving the lyophilisate in 1-2 ml of 0. 9% sodium chloride solution or 0. 25-0. 5% novocaine solution (5-10 days, once a day).
- Administer one suppository rectally 1-2 times a day after defecation. For deep insertion, the candle must be moistened with water. They lie there for half an hour.
It is cheap and effective to use, and is considered one of the best remedies. Prices vary depending on the form of release and the number of cones in the package.
Preparations containing interferon alfa.
Interferon alfa, which prevents the action of bacteria, viruses and fungi that cause inflammatory processes in the prostate tissue. It has an antioxidant effect, removes and neutralizes harmful substances accumulated in the prostate gland. Prevents acute prostatitis from becoming chronic. Use rectally in the form of suppositories, 1 suppository 500, 000 units per day for 5 days.
Contraindicated in case of individual intolerance and tendency to allergic reactions.
Preparations containing lomefloxacin
It is available in the form of suppositories and tablets. It is effective in preventing prostatitis thanks to active lomefloxacin in combination with prostate extract. It has an organotropic effect on the prostate:
- reducing the severity of edema;
- normalization of microcirculation;
- increasing the quality of the ejaculate;
- painkiller;
- elimination of dysuria;
- increasing potency.
Insert 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. Contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the components of the product.
List of dietary supplements for the prevention of prostatitis
Dietary supplements are among the complementary tools for the prevention of prostate diseases, but they are not drugs. They have a general health effect, they make up for the lack of biologically active substances in the body that stimulate the functioning of the gonads. Therefore, many patients prefer to take dietary supplements as a preventive measure.
Food supplements with glycine, vitamin E, zinc
The positive effect on the condition of the prostate is related to the presence of glycine, vitamin E and zinc. Also includes:
- pumpkin seeds;
- African pygeum and white poplar bark;
- sand sedge roots, goldenrod, burdock, Iceland moss grass, etc.
It normalizes the urinary tract system, improves the functioning of the prostate, and nourishes the cells with essential vitamins and minerals of natural origin. Take 1 capsule twice daily with meals for 1 month. Contraindications include individual intolerance and kidney failure. Side effects include allergies.
Dietary supplements for cattle belonging to the bovine subfamily
Thanks to the protein and nucleoprotein complex obtained from the prostate gland of cattle, it is effective in maintaining the health of the prostate. It is a bioregulatory drug that normalizes the functioning of the reproductive system. It positively affects the state of the urogenital system in old age. It acts selectively on prostate cells.
Take 10-15 minutes before meals, 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:
- regulates androgen levels;
- helps maintain the normal size of the gland by regulating protein synthesis; has an anti-inflammatory effect;
- reduces the permeability of blood vessels, prevents the appearance of edema of the prostate gland tissues.
Take 1 capsule 1 time per day, according to the course determined individually by the doctor. Capsules should be swallowed whole with a small amount of liquid. Individual intolerance is possible with the manifestation of allergic reactions. Rarely - abdominal pain with nausea.