Not every man has excellent health. Inflammatory lesions of the prostate are found everywhere; about 34% of men over 35 annually encounter such an insidious pathology. Due to lack of mobility in life, sedentary work, drinking alcohol and promiscuous sexual relationships, men develop stagnation, which becomes the cause of inflammatory processes. Therefore, the problem of prostatitis occurs for many people. Vitaprost suppositories for prostatitis are considered a well-known and effective remedy for eliminating it. This drug copes with the causes and eliminates the symptoms of prostatic inflammation.
Treatment of prostatitis
Prostatitis is a disease that men hate to even think about. Therefore, suspecting this pathology, many continue to avoid examination. Such tactics will not bring anything good, the problem will only get worse.
Inflammation of the prostate gland is a pathology that modern medicine has learned to successfully combat. A well-designed treatment will help you forget about the problem forever. Therefore, you should not postpone your visit to the doctor. The doctor will conduct an examination, prescribe an examination and, after receiving the results, make a diagnosis. It happens that the patient’s fears are not justified, and ordinary cystitis or osteochondrosis is hidden under the guise of prostatitis.
Several decades ago, it was believed that the main cause of prostatitis was infection. Now this factor has been relegated to the background. Recent studies have proven that the disease most often occurs due to circulatory disorders, when blood stagnates in the capillaries and larger vessels of the pelvic organs. Most often it is provoked by venous thrombosis. All this explains why more and more young men suffer from prostatitis every year. Sedentary work, relaxing at home on the couch with a tablet or laptop, a sedentary lifestyle - all this provokes the development of congestion in the pelvic organs.
There are several methods of treating prostatitis:
- Surgical intervention. This includes prostatectomy and transurethral resection.
- Non-surgical methods. These types include ultrasound treatment, laser techniques, reflexology, cryodestruction, hirudotherapy, thermal methods and massage.
- Drug therapy. This includes taking alpha blockers, antibiotics and non-steroidal pain relievers. Also the use of a unique drug Vitaprost or Vitaprost Forte. What is best for the patient depends on the characteristics of the body and the disease.
Alcohol compatibility
Many patients are interested in whether it is possible to consume Vitaprost suppositories and alcohol at the same time. Experts clearly and clearly state that this cannot be done. After all, strong drinks not only reduce the body’s defenses, but also have a negative effect on it if there is inflammation. Severe headaches and even seizures may occur.
The presence of an antibiotic in Vitaprost also does not allow the possibility of combining prostatitis suppositories with alcoholic beverages. This leads to life-threatening symptoms.
Properties of Vitaprost Forte
The drug Vitaprost is used to effectively treat prostatitis. This is a truly unique product, consisting exclusively of natural raw materials. It contains prostate extract, which is obtained from the prostate gland of bulls.
The pharmaceutical company produces Vitaprost in tablet form and in the form of rectal suppositories.
There are three types of suppositories:
- Vitaprost. This is, one might say, a classic drug. It contains 50 mg of prostate extract.
- Forte. The dose of the active substance has been doubled and is 100 mg.
- Plus. This drug not only contains a double dose of prostate extract - it also contains the antibiotic lomefloxacin.
Which of the listed drugs is more suitable for the patient can only be decided by the attending physician.
Of the two dosage forms, urologists prefer rectal suppositories. Classic Vitaprost is most often prescribed for chronic abacterial prostatitis, as well as after surgery. Forte is used to treat chronic prostatitis, adenoma and benign prostate tumors. Vitaprost Plus is prescribed when antibiotic therapy is required.
Benefits of rectal suppositories
Medicines come in different forms - tablets, ointments, suppositories, capsules, gels and many others. For the treatment of prostatitis, the use of rectal suppositories is recommended. For example, Vitaprost Forte. Tablets are less effective in treating this pathology.
There is no doubt that tablet forms are more convenient to use. But the action of hydrochloric acid and enzymes significantly affects their effectiveness. In addition, the tablet begins to act no earlier than 30 minutes after administration. The substances included in its composition can have a negative effect on the liver.
Substances that are injected into the rectum begin to work within 2-3 minutes. This occurs due to the fact that there are many blood vessels in the intestine. In addition, suppositories act as close as possible to the source of inflammation and do not have a toxic effect on the liver.
The only drawback of rectal suppositories can be considered the method of their use. Unlike pills that you can take at work, using suppositories requires some preparation. The drug should be administered after bowel movements either independently or with an enema. It is recommended to perform the procedure before bedtime, since you need to lie down for an hour after using the suppositories.
It is most convenient to insert the suppository while lying on your side, with your knees pressed to your stomach or in a knee-elbow position. Hands should be clean and cool. When it comes into contact with warm skin, the candle will begin to melt quickly, making it impossible to use.
Cost of medicine
In any pharmacy you can find Vitaprost Forte suppositories freely available. Instructions for use and price are important for those who are prescribed the drug. The treatment is quite effective, so many people think that it’s not a shame to spend 1100-1500 rubles on it, which is the average price tag for the medicine. The price, of course, is not budget, but reviews help those in doubt decide to buy. As a result, their doubts are dispelled, and after completing the course, additional packaging is purchased to consolidate the result when the urologist recommends it.
Indications and contraindications
The prostate extract included in the drug Vitaprost Forte can have an organotropic effect on the human prostate gland. This means that the substance will only affect the affected organ, without affecting others. The instructions for use of Vitaprost Forte recommend the use of the drug in case of the development of the following pathologies:
- treatment of chronic prostatitis.
- benign hyperplasia.
- during recovery after prostate surgery, as well as during preparation for it.
- prevention of inflammation.
- Suitable for treating women with overactive bladder.
The only difference between Vitaprost and Vitaprost Forte is the dose of the main medicinal substance. The doctor determines which drug is needed in each specific case. The scope of application of the medicine designated “Forte” is somewhat wider than that of the classic Vitaprost. Standard therapy involves using one suppository no more than once a day, at night. If necessary, the doctor may prescribe a different regimen.
The average price for Vitaprost Forte is 1,200 rubles. One package contains 10 suppositories of 1.25 g each. This drug is almost 300 rubles more expensive than the classic Vitaprost, in which the dose of the active substance is half as much. Forte allows the patient to achieve complete recovery in a shorter time, having the following effect on the prostate gland:
- eliminates pain and discomfort;
- fights thrombus formation in the vessels of the prostate gland;
- relieves swelling;
- normalizes the muscle tone of the bladder;
- successfully fights inflammation;
- regulates ejaculate production;
- normalizes urination, increasing bladder capacity;
- normalizes the size of an enlarged prostate gland.
The secretion of a healthy prostate has bactericidal properties, protecting the organ from pathogenic microorganisms. During illness, a weakened body reduces secretion production, and most of its unique properties are lost. Vitaprost not only fights the cause of the disease: it stimulates the restoration of the protective functions of the organ itself. The secret of a healthy prostate will protect it from various pathologies even after drug therapy is completed.
Vitaprost is usually well tolerated by patients and does not cause side effects. Despite this, in some cases you will still have to abandon its use:
- hypersensitivity or intolerance to the components of the drug;
- cerebral atherosclerosis;
- patients whose age is less than 18 years;
- epilepsy.
The medicine is well tolerated in most cases. Side effects are extremely rare. However, each organism is individual, and it is impossible to predict its reaction to the drug in advance.
Side effects
Tablets and suppositories Vitaprost suppositories have many side effects.
You should stop using the drug if you are being treated with drugs that reduce the excretory function of the kidneys.
This is explained by an increase in the duration of circulation of active components in the blood and a toxic effect on the body.
The drug increases the effectiveness of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and increased cyclooxygenase activity provokes the development of side effects.
If you take the drug without agreeing on the dosage and course with your doctor, this can lead to an exacerbation of gastritis, since indiscriminate use of Vitaprost increases the acidity of gastric juice.
Vitaprost tablets and suppositories may have the following side effects:
- increased body temperature;
- noise in ears:
- dyspnea;
- decreased blood clotting;
- increased levels of liver transaminases;
- allergic reactions (rash, itching, Quincke's edema);
- bronchospastic phenomena;
- damage to the mucous membranes of the respiratory system;
- from the nervous system the following may occur: fainting, depressive mental disorders, insomnia, convulsions, general weakness, increased agitation and hallucinations;
- the digestive system may respond to the drug with dysbacteriosis, enterocolitis, dry mucous membranes, decreased appetite and taste;
- Side effects from the cardiovascular system can be expressed in the form of rapid heartbeat, hypotension, heart rhythm disturbances, exacerbation of angina pectoris, and vascular damage.
Vitaprost is prescribed with caution to patients with chronic diseases while taking medications, vitamins and using traditional medicine recipes.
If the recommended dose of the drug is exceeded, the patient may experience convulsive muscle contractions, fear of light, mental disorders, hallucinations and stupor. If such symptoms appear, you should stop taking the drug and see a doctor immediately.
Analogs
If for some reason it is impossible to use Vitaprost to treat a patient, the urologist can replace it with an analogue. There are few drugs with a similar composition. The most effective are Prostatitel, Samprost, Uroprost and Prostacor.
Prostatilen can be purchased in the form of an injection solution or rectal suppositories. The drug contains bovine prostate extract. The cardboard package contains five suppositories at a dosage of 30 and 50 mg. A package of Prostatilen is cheaper than Vitaprost, its price is 550 rubles. But it is necessary to take into account the fact that there are 10 suppositories in one package of Vitaprost.
Samprost contains peptides obtained from the prostate of young bulls. The drug is available in powder form. One bottle contains 5 mg of the main active ingredient. Samprost is administered intramuscularly by dissolving the powder in a sterile sodium chloride solution. The drug can be used independently, as well as in combination with other drugs. The price of the package is 450 rubles.
Prostate extract is also included in the drug Uroprost . It is available in the form of suppositories, each containing 50 mg of the main active ingredient. The cardboard package contains 10 suppositories. The cost of the drug is 800 rubles.
Prostacor is another drug with purified prostate extract. Available in the form of a lyophilized powder. The ampoule contains 5 mg of active substance. The powder can be dissolved with water for injection. Prostacor should be administered intramuscularly. A single dose of the active substance should not exceed 10 mg. The course consists of 10 injections. The drug can be re-prescribed no earlier than after a month. The cost of packaging the drug is 350 rubles.
The listed drugs have slight differences. Prostate extract is included in all of these medications. Indications and contraindications are also the same for all drugs. The urologist must decide which remedy is most suitable for the patient.
If for some reason the patient does not want or cannot use a drug with substances of animal origin, the doctor will be able to select an alternative in this case. There are herbal remedies that contain plant substances that have prostatoprotective properties - for example, Prostatinol.
