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Antibiotics Used For Treatment Of Prostatitis
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Prevention
Chronic prostatitis cannot be prevented.
Treatment
For many years, antibiotics have been the mainstay of treatment for chronic prostatitis. Antibiotics such as trimethoprim-sulfa (Bactrim, Septra) and the fluoroquinolones ("floxacins," sold under the brand names Floxin, Cipro, Levaquin and others) are used most often to treat chronic bacterial prostatitis. Because it is difficult for antibiotics to get into the prostate gland, they must be given at high doses for an extended period,...
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Acute Prostatitis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Most cases of prostatitis cannot be prevented. However, if an infection is caught early, it is more likely to respond quickly... Read more »
Prostatitis Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Most cases of acute prostatitis clear up completely with medication and slight changes to the diet and behavior.MEDICATIONS:Antibiotics, most often... Read more »
Treatment for non-bacterial Prostatitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
NBP; Prostatodynia; Pelvic pain syndrome; CPPS; Chronic nonbacterial prostatitis; Chronic genitourinary pain Treatment Treatment for... Read more »
Prostatitis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate.There are three types of prostatitis:1. Acute infectious prostatitis2. Chronic infectious... Read more »
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