When inflammation occurs in the tissues of the prostate gland, changes occur that lead to disruption of the functionality of the organ. You can cope with this problem if you use natural remedies; one of them is Prostakor.
Let's consider what is special about the drug and how it affects the male reproductive system. We’ll also talk about how to treat prostatitis with this remedy, what dosage is regulated by the instructions for use, and we’ll give information on some of the features of therapy.
What is Prostakor
Prostacor is a lyophilized powder or a specially prepared solution designed to combat various pathologies in the prostate gland. The drug is obtained from the bovine prostate through long-term extraction of a number of protein compounds. These substances, entering the human blood, stimulate the prostate tissue, due to which they recover faster. Prostacor also enhances the functions of the prostate and has a positive effect on other organs of the genitourinary system. This effect is achieved through a number of amino acids that have a beneficial effect on the reproductive system.
The powder for preparing the solution is packaged by the manufacturer in bottles with a volume of up to 5 mg. You can also buy a pre-prepared clear solution in pharmacies, packaged in 1 ml ampoules. One cardboard package contains 5 or 10 ampoules.
Composition of solution for injection
The injection solution consists of two components. The first and main one is bovine prostate extract. The second component is the solvent. Taking into account the painfulness of injections with this drug, a solution of novocaine 0.25% is used to dissolve the powder, less often - saline solution or water for injection.
The drug is injected into the muscle tissue, from where it enters the systemic circulation, and is then transferred to the tissues of the prostate gland. During the process of absorption, prostate extract breaks down into protein and polypeptide elements, which are then broken down into amino acids. Pharmacokinetics, as such, are absent - proteins entering the body are absorbed in the same way as if they were received with food.
All protein compounds are used in the body, so there is no time for elimination.
Pharmacodynamics (mechanism of action and properties)
It has been established that Prostacor has a complex effect on the male body, regulating the functioning of not only the prostate gland, but also the bladder, as well as smooth muscles in the reproductive system. However, the greatest effect is on the prostate, which is why they say that Prostacor has an organ-specific effect.
The active substance slows down the pathological process itself occurring in the tissues of the prostate or in the organs with which it is interconnected. As a result, the following positive changes are observed:
- swelling of prostate tissue is relieved;
- eliminates unpleasant and painful symptoms in the perineal area;
- the production of prostatic juice in epithelial cells is normalized;
- congestion in the prostate ducts is eliminated;
- prevents stretching of sinuses;
- the production of lecithin grains is stimulated, their concentration in the secretion increases;
- the number of leukocytes in the organ decreases;
- the vital activity of pathogens of the inflammatory process is suppressed by creating conditions unfavorable for them;
- sperm quality improves by increasing sperm concentration and motility;
- normal blood microcirculation is restored by regulating its composition and increasing the strength of blood vessels;
- the immune system is stimulated, including T-cell and B-cell responses;
- The tone of the bladder walls increases, which helps partially solve the problem of poor urination.
Indications for use
Prostacor can be prescribed both to combat pathologies of the prostate gland and to eliminate some unpleasant symptoms or disorders of the reproductive system as a whole. According to the official instructions for use, the indications for injections are:
- acute and chronic prostatitis (including in the acute stage);
- complications during the rehabilitation period after prostate surgery;
- BPH;
- age-related changes in the prostate;
- infertility and erection problems if they are caused by inflammation in the pelvic organs.
Prostacor can be used as a single drug or as part of complex therapy for acute bacterial, congestive and fungal prostatitis, as well as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
The only contraindication to intramuscular administration of the drug is an allergic reaction to one of its components.
Signs of prostatitis
Since there are 4 types of prostatitis, each has different symptoms. The following symptoms are divided by type:
- Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
- problems with urination;
- pain in the bladder, testicles and anus;
- problem or pain with ejaculation.
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It is the most common type of prostatitis. The disease may continue for a long time. Symptoms vary, but pain usually occurs in the pelvic area (below the stomach).
- Chronic bacterial prostatitis.
- burning when urinating;
- frequent need to urinate, especially at night;
- pain in the bladder, testicles and anus;
- painful ejaculation;
- blood in semen;
Any type of prostatitis is characterized by problems with urination
This is an infection of the prostate gland that can last a long time - at least three months. The disease is not as common as acute bacterial prostatitis.
- Acute (sudden) bacterial prostatitis.
- chills;
- fever;
- severe burning sensation when urinating;
- incontinence.
This is an infection of the prostate gland that is caused by bacteria. “Acute” means that symptoms develop very quickly. The disease is not common, but it can cause a serious infection, causing high fever and sweating.
- Asymptotic inflammatory prostatitis - the absence of any symptoms.
Directions for use and doses
Prostacor is available only in the form of powder and solution; dosage forms such as tablets or suppositories do not exist. Therefore, the only method of use regulated by official instructions is intramuscular injection, usually in the buttocks area.
To prepare a solution from the lyophilisate, you must adhere to the following sequence:
- Draw 1 ml of novocaine solution 0.25% or 0.5% into the syringe. You can also use saline solution or water for injection.
- Introduce the liquid into the bottle with the powder.
- Shake it vigorously several times until the solution becomes clear.
- Take the solution into the syringe.
- Lift the syringe with the needle up and increase the pressure on the piston to displace air bubbles.
It is best to use novocaine as a solvent. However, the patient may be allergic to it, in which case he will have to use saline solution. In this case, the injection will be very painful.
According to the instructions for use, injections are given every day in a single dosage of 5-10 mg. The maximum duration of the course is 10 days, the minimum is 5 days. If indicated, injection treatment can be repeated after 1-6 months. The duration of treatment for prostatitis with Prostacor is determined based on the severity of the pathological process and the results achieved during therapy.
A more precise dosage and duration of the course should be determined by the attending physician, who will be able to take into account the physiological characteristics of the patient and the characteristics of the pathology in the prostate.
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special instructions
Despite the availability of drugs with a similar composition, they are not complete analogues of Prostacor, so the decision on replacement must be made by the attending physician. Usually the reason for changing the drug is allergic reactions or the inability to follow the method of use.
There are a number of special instructions that need to be taken into account when drawing up a treatment regimen:
- It is undesirable to drink alcohol during the course of injections;
- before treating chronic prostatitis, you need to take a sample of prostate secretion for laboratory testing and select the dosage only based on the results;
- it is important to exclude the presence of an oncological process.
The use of the drug for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia should be carried out under a systematic examination of the prostate.
It is important to ensure that malignant processes do not begin, in which the administration of Prostacor solution is undesirable.
Contraindications and side effects
Prostacor injections are not suitable for all patients who have encountered pathological changes in the functioning of the prostate gland. The medicinal composition is contraindicated for men who suffer from the following conditions:
- Allergic reactions to the components of the product. Hypersensitivity to this composition is extremely rare;
- Intolerance to novocaine in the body. This is not a reason to discontinue the drug. It will simply have to be diluted in a different composition that is more suitable for the patient’s body.
This is where the list of contraindications ends. Due to the fact that there are not so many of them, Prostacor is called a universal remedy for the treatment of prostatitis and other similar diseases.
In some cases, the drug causes side effects. They can manifest themselves in the form of such ailments:
- Allergy. Concerns patients if they are sensitive to the components of the pharmaceutical composition;
- Nausea and vomiting. Occurs due to the simultaneous use of medication and alcohol.
Another advantage of Prostacor is the minimal list of side effects. In addition, it is worth noting that these conditions arise only because the patient does not adhere to the rules for using injections.
Nausea may occur if you drink alcohol during treatment
