Prakt. lékáren. 2012; 8(4): 177-180
Prostate gland represents an auxiliary male gonadal gland. The hormone-induced growth of prostate gland is responsible for characteristic
disturbances in urination at advanced age. Clinically, we term it LUTS/BHP or symptoms of lower urinary tract based on benign
prostate hyperplasia. Incidence and prevalence of this disease increase with age. Therapy is preferentially aimed at the maintenance of
the quality of life of patients with choice of monitoring, use of pharmacologically active compounds or surgical intervention. Pharmacotherapy
of benign prostate hyperplasia uses phytopharmaceuticals, alphablockers and 5-alpha reductase blockers. Pharmaceutical care
finds its use during diagnostics of this disease, in particular while providing an analysis of patient´s problems, consultation concerning
symptomatic treatment and a complete information service during dispensation.
Published: July 31, 2012 Show citation