Medicines for BPH ( Enlarge Prostate)
Every male has a prostate gland that is of walnut size and is situated below the neck of the bladder, which is wrapped around the urine tube and produces a milky fluid that is considered an essential part of the ejaculate. This fluid also feeds the sperm and the Prostate gland, which gets more prominent with age and growth, but during this period, it can cause bladder disease and other health issues like poor bladder control and pain during urination. Etc. To a few people.
Symptoms of Bladder & Prostate Disease
If you encounter one or more of the following symptoms, you need to attend medical attention immediately.
Some common signs and symptoms include
- A hard time starting the flow of urine
- A weak and slow urine stream once you started
- Dribbling of urine after passing urine when you finish up.
- Urinating more often during the day
- Pain or burning sensation while passing urine
Less common signs and symptoms include-
- Urinary tract infection
- Inability to urinate
- Blood in the urine
Bladder & Prostate Treatment
The primary cause of bladder and prostate problems are due to poor lifestyle, family history, ageing, diabetes and heart problems. If you ignore this problem at the initial age, then it can lead to several issues and diseases. But the good thing is that some bladder & prostate medicines can help you to get relief following signs and symptoms. Bladder & prostate medications are highly effective as they are prepared using the right active ingredients, and these medicines are generally taken under a doctor's prescription.
Medication for bladders & prostate comes under the class of drugs.
- Alpha Blockers
- 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
- Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors
Medications that are mainly used for bladder & prostate Treatments
Alfuzosin Tablets
Alfuzosin tablet is a generic drug, and Uroxatral(Brand Name) is an alpha-adrenergic antagonist medicine effective in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia. These tablets provide quick relief from symptoms like difficulty in passing urine while urination by relaxing the muscles present in the prostate and bladder.
However, This medicine is not going to decrease the size of your prostate, but it can provide you relief from the following symptoms. Continuity of this medicine is vital. It can take a long treatment period, so many months, but it can give you relief and benefits from its use. So, continue its consumption as directed by your doctor.
Bicalutamide
Calutide tablets are used in the treatment of cancer of the prostate gland. This medicine works by blocking the effects of male hormones such as testosterone. It restricts the impact of the natural male hormones on the development of prostate cells, decreasing the prostrate gland growth rate. It may take several weeks or months to see the proper benefits of this medication and do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Terazosin
Hytrin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha-blockers, which is used in men to treat mild enlargement of the prostate gland effectively. This medicine also helps in treating high blood pressure, which lowers the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Doctors mainly prescribe this medicine on the condition of the patient.
Vesigard Tablets
Vesigard tablet is a muscarinic antagonist used to treat overactive bladder. It relieves urinary symptoms like inability to control urination, frequent urination and other related problems.
These tablets relax the muscles of your urinary bladder to prevent symptoms like uncontrolled, frequent, and urgent urination. This medicine treatment should be completed as your doctor directs for better efficacy and benefits.
Urimax capsules
Urimax capsule belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha-adrenergic antagonists. This medicine helps effectively treat signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Urimax capsules work by relaxing the muscles around the prostate gland and bladder. As a result, it makes it easy for you to pass the urine, and the bladder gets empty and prevents problematic symptoms. There is also a decrease in the requirement to pass urine frequently.
This medicine is not going to decrease the size of the prostate, but it can help in reducing its growth rate and provide relief from symptoms. It is taken under the prescription of a doctor.
Side effects of bladder & prostate medications include-
- Dizziness
- Fainting
- Headaches
- Low blood pressure
- Back and muscle pain
- Headaches
- Redness or burning on the face, neck, and upper body.
- A stuffy nose
- An upset stomach after eating
- Vision problems
- Erectile dysfunction
- Retrograde ejaculation
Precautions while consuming these medications
Lower the amount of fluid you drink, mainly when going to bed. Do special exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, which can benefit along with medicines more effectively to get relief faster. Pee when you feel an urge because it will cause better pressure and make it easier for your bladder to empty. Consult with a doctor or pharmacist before consuming bladder & prostate medication if you are suffering from any other health issue.
Do not stop use of medicines until your doctor tells you to. Tell your doctor if you have any allergic problems with the ingredients of these drugs. It is better to avoid alcohol consumption while taking these medications.
