Biostimulants, which are based on extracts from animal tissues, have been known since the days of the USSR. Urologists use them to treat the prostate gland. In this case, the drugs will be very useful. Prostatilen in injections is prescribed very often.
Composition and properties
This combination drug consists of several components:
- extract from bovine prostate protein extract;
- zinc sulfate;
- acetate;
- Excipients.
The presence of vitamin E in the solution for injection allows it to be transported along with blood cells. Once in the prostate gland, it has a complex effect on it:
- eliminates swelling;
- prevents the formation of blood clots, improves blood circulation;
- increases sperm motility;
- protects the male reproductive system from the influence of risk factors;
- eliminates pathogenic microflora;
- increases the tone of the muscles of the bladder;
- normalizes the hormonal background.
This effect can be achieved thanks to the combination of substances in the medicine. Zinc is responsible for toning the male reproductive system, it is responsible for the regulation of testosterone production. The tool is very effective for prostatitis and age-related changes in the reproductive system.
Important! This medication is not available in tablets.
In what cases is it shown?
Prostatilen in ampoules is usually used for inpatient treatment of diseases:
- chronic or acute inflammatory process in the prostate;
- hyperplasia (adenoma);
- infertility;
- age-related reproductive disorders;
- complications after surgery associated with the organs of the reproductive system;
- tendency to form blood clots;
- violation of urination;
- prostate infiltration.
If you have hemorrhoids, it is best to use the same drug in candles. The medicine is prescribed only after tests and examinations. The duration of the course of treatment, dosage and frequency of use of the drug is calculated individually.
When should this remedy not be used?
During the collection of anamnesis, the urologist must be informed of all existing diseases. This is due to the fact that Prostatilen has several contraindications. It is not used for:
- allergies to individual components of the product;
- intolerance to bioactive substances that appeared from birth or during life;
- cardiosclerosis;
- insufficiency of kidney function;
- pathologies leading to narrowing of the lumen of the veins or arteries;
- myocardial infarction.
A patient who is prone to an allergic reaction is tested. To do this, the skin on the arm next to the bend of the elbow is slightly scratched with a syringe needle and a small amount of medicine is applied to this place. If after 20 minutes this place turns red or edema appears, injections should not be done.
Important! You can use the medicine only if the patient is over 15 years old. It is also not intended for women.
How to use?
Before using the product for the first time, carefully read the instructions. During treatment, carefully calculate the dosage, following the doctor’s instructions. The course of therapy is calculated based on the severity of the case: with prostatitis, it lasts 5 days, with adenoma – up to 10.
During treatment, it is necessary to avoid stress, not to overcool, to eat right. Excessive stress on the digestive system should be avoided. There are no other special instructions for taking Prostatilen . During therapy, it is not forbidden to perform precise work or drive a car, it does not affect concentration and mental abilities.
Preparation of solution for injection
The medicine for injection is not sold in finished form – in ampoules, instead of the finished solution, there is a powder. Immediately before use, it is mixed with novocaine or saline. Prostatilen in this form must be diluted according to the instructions:
- Take 2 ml of novocaine 0.5% or an aqueous solution of sodium chloride 0.9%, and mix it with the contents of the ampoule. If you choose novocaine, then the injection will be less painful.
- Shake the mixture thoroughly.
- Intramuscular injections are made 1 time per day, 0.005 or 0.01 grams. Adults are given more medication, teenagers less. When calculating the dosage, the weight of the patient is also taken into account.
In the course of treatment, usually no more than 5 or 10 injections. In chronic inflammatory processes, it can be repeated after 1-6 months. Acute abacterial prostatitis can be eliminated within 5 days.
Important! It is necessary to dilute the finished powder immediately before use.
Overdose and side effects
Injections are best done in a hospital or by entrusting the administration of the drug to a person with a medical education, since prolonged use in an incorrectly calculated dosage can lead to symptoms:
- dyspepsia;
- an increase in the amount of cholesterol in the blood;
- fever
- apathy, lethargy, decrease in vitality;
- malfunction of the pulmonary system;
- dehydration;
- keratinuria ;
- imbalance of electrolytes in blood plasma;
- headache;
- an increase in the amount of estrogens and androgens in the urine.
Some of these abnormalities can only be detected through clinical trials. Seek medical advice if signs of overdose occur. The same should be done if side effects occur:
- loss of clarity of vision;
- blood thinning;
- loss of orientation in space, dizziness;
- pain in the head;
- increased fatigue, weakness;
- violation of the digestive tract – nausea;
- liver enlargement;
- hemorrhage.
During treatment in a hospital, the doctor will quickly determine how negatively the medication affects the body. If you are giving injections at home, you need to monitor your condition. If you are bothered by one or more of these symptoms, see your doctor.
Interaction with different substances
| Incompatible with drugs | sodium bicarbonate; containing silver ions; affecting the level of iron in the blood; Trisamine ; Biscumacetate ethyl, Dicoumarol and other anticoagulants. It is forbidden to take vitamin K with it, since Prostatilen reverses its effect. In cardiac glycosides, it reduces the toxic effect. |
| The drug enhances the effect | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; steroids; epilepsy drugs. |
| Taking along with alcohol | The use of alcoholic beverages at the same time as injections leads to side effects. |
Medicine storage conditions
In the pharmacy , Prostatilen can be bought without a prescription, but you should not self-medicate. It is important to properly store the lyophilized solution so that it does not lose its properties.
Key recommendations:
- place the packaging in places where there is no access for children;
- storage should be dark;
- temperature regime 9-14 degrees.
Carefully monitor the expiration date of the powder and other components for preparing the solution. A drug that has been stored incorrectly should not be used for treatment. In pharmacies, the medicine should be placed in special refrigerators or display cases where the correct mode is maintained.
Important! The price of packing ampoules is about 400 rubles.
Similar funds
Sometimes doctors may prescribe not Prostatilen in injections, but its analogue. This is due to the fact that sometimes a stronger agent or a combined version containing an antibiotic is required.
The list of similar medicines is as follows:
- Vitaprost – contains an antibiotic that allows the use of the drug for bacterial prostatitis and other diseases of an infectious nature.
- Uroprost – has an identical composition, but the amount of the main substance in it is higher. Appointed in advanced cases.
- Bioprost – is prescribed for those who are allergic to certain components of Prostatilen .
- Samprost is a complete analogue, it differs only in that it is produced in the form of a powder, from which you will subsequently prepare an injection solution.
- Prostakor – the action and composition of this drug are identical to the main drug.
Prices for identical drugs may vary. You should not independently replace Prostatilen with the first three options from the list. When using Uroprost , it will be difficult to calculate the correct dosage, and Vitaprost should be used only with a confirmed bacterial form of the disease.
Doctors confirm the effectiveness of Prostatilen , but injections are recommended only if you are being treated in a hospital. It is very difficult to breed it on your own, even adhering to the recommendations. For outpatient use at home, there is a more convenient form – rectal suppositories. Men also highly appreciated this drug. They note that after therapy, a stable remission of prostatitis occurs.