For the treatment of prostatitis use different means. One effective form of medication is injections. Prostakor – injections that are used to quickly alleviate the patient’s condition in chronic or complicated prostatitis.
The drug is characterized as an effective means for course treatment.
What is ” Prostacor “?
In the production of the drug, the properties of the prostate gland of cattle were used. Specific proteins were isolated from it, which have useful properties and are close to the natural composition of human prostate tissues.
Favorably, the medicine acts on both the prostate gland and the bladder. After its assimilation, damaged cells regenerate, the walls become more resilient and elastic. On the part of the circulatory system and the central nervous system, positive changes are also noticeable.
The composition of the drug
The active substance of Prostacor is specific proteins obtained from the prostate gland of cattle. Additional substances:
- glycine – favorably affects the metabolism in brain cells;
- liquid for the preparation of the solution – helps to deliver the drug into the blood.
The instructions for use of ” Prostacor ” do not exactly indicate which proteins were used. Its production principle is very complex.
Release form
There are two forms of release of this medicine:
- Powder for injection. This option is more often used in medical institutions, it is necessary to properly dissolve the dry matter. Diluted with novocaine or saline. Usually, a small bottle of 0.25% is immediately included in the kit. For one dose of dry matter, you need to take 1 ml of liquid.
- Prostacor solution in ampoules, packaged in boxes of 5/10 pieces. A special knife for opening the flasks is included in the package with them.
If the patient is treated on an outpatient basis or on his own, then it is best to choose a ready-made medicine; you do not have to dilute the solution. The powder to be diluted should only be prepared by a medical professional.
The treatment regimen should be drawn up by a doctor. Usually injections are made for 7 days once 5-10 ml. According to indications, the course can be reduced to 5 days or extended to 2 weeks.
How does the medicine work?
The drug is close in composition to the tissues of the human prostate gland, first of all, it has a beneficial effect on it. It has the following properties:
- increases the functionality of the prostate;
- relieves swelling;
- reduces foci of inflammation;
- increases sexual activity;
- relieves pain and discomfort in the penis;
- normalizes the production of prostatic secretion and improves its qualities;
- increase in protein production for the functionality of the prostate;
- destruction of pathogenic microorganisms;
- strengthening immunity;
- increased tone of the walls of blood vessels;
- increases blood flow to the genitals by reducing the formation of blood clots and reducing the concentration of leukocytes;
- increases the speed of spermatozoa;
- increase in sperm production, its quality.
Already from the beginning of treatment, the patient begins to feel better – the drug immediately enters the bloodstream. The process of protein breakdown starts in the blood, resembling digestion in its mechanics.
When treating in a hospital, nurses will conduct the course for you. They know exactly how to inject Prostacor in powder or ampoules. The solution is injected intramuscularly into the thigh. During the year, the course can be repeated to achieve sustainable changes.
In what cases is the drug used?
” Prostacor ” (ampoules) will be effective for diseases and conditions:
- prostatitis in acute or chronic form;
- postoperative recovery after intervention in the pelvic area;
- age-related changes in the functions of the prostate;
- a number of forms of infertility;
- adenoma;
- urination disorders;
- dysfunction of the prostate gland during sexual intercourse.
Before prescribing the drug, a diagnosis is made, including an ultrasound examination of the gland and bladder.
It is forbidden to prescribe yourself a course of treatment with Prostacor in ampoules. The dosage should also be determined by the doctor, based on the severity of the disease and its symptoms.
Numerous reviews confirm that self-medication is unacceptable, only a doctor can prescribe adequate therapy for the disease.
Contraindications
The only contraindication to use is intolerance to the components. A man may experience:
- rash of allergic origin;
- hives;
- the appearance of edema at the injection site;
- itching;
- suffocation (rare).
An allergy is possible not only to animal protein, it can often be seen when
diluting the powder in novocaine. Symptoms of a non-standard reaction of the
body will be the same. With these manifestations, it is necessary to completely
stop treatment.
Special instructions for use
There are several situations in which Prostacor injections are used with caution:
| Situation | Recommendations |
| Side effect | Allergic reactions are possible. If they appear, you should consult a doctor and stop using the product. Injections with a ready-made solution are painful. If treatment is difficult for a patient, doctors recommend dissolving the dry matter in novocaine. |
| Overdose | For all the time of clinical trials, not a single case of overdose has been identified, but it is still worth taking it responsibly. |
| Co-administration with medications | ” Prostacor ” can be used with other medicines. You can inject during physiotherapeutic procedures, it does not change the properties of other drugs and remains effective itself. |
| Alcohol compatibility | It is not precisely established that the drug gives a negative reaction when taken together with alcoholic beverages. Doctors remind that any alcohol changes the process of absorption of drugs into the blood. For this reason, it is not recommended to drink any alcoholic beverages for 2 hours after the injection. After you have consumed alcohol, you can use the drug only after the complete removal of alcohol – not earlier than after 8-10 hours. Before taking alcohol, consult your doctor, other medicines from your course of treatment may be incompatible. |
Terms of sale and storage
Prostacor is available by prescription at any pharmacy or online. Some distributors classify it as a dietary supplement, so they may not ask for a prescription. Most often this is found in online pharmacies.
How much does the medicine cost?
The average price in Russia is about 350 rubles. It can fluctuate up or down depending on the form of the drug and the size of the package. The dry substance for the preparation of injections will cost more, you will need to additionally buy novocaine or saline.
Storage Features
One of the sections of the instructions for the drug tells about the storage conditions. 3 years after the date of manufacture, the medicine will not change its properties if:
- choose a cool and dry place to place the package;
- do not freeze it and do not cool it excessively (the minimum temperature is about 8 degrees);
- protect the packaging and the ampoules themselves from sunlight.
If the drug is in powder, the injection solution should be used immediately after preparation. Keeping it is prohibited.