The efficacy of antibiotic and alpha-blocker combination therapy versus antibiotic monotherapy in chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome: A systematic review.

Fina WidiaWidi AtmokoNatanael Parningotan Agung Harrina Erlianti RahardjoNur RasyidPonco BirowoAkmal Taher

Published in: Lower urinary tract symptoms (2023)

The combination therapy of antibiotics and alpha-blockers is not substantially better than antibiotic monotherapy in the first 6 weeks of treatment for CP/CPPS patients. This might not be applicable to a longer duration of treatment.

Keyphrases

combination therapy
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
clinical trial
patient reported outcomes
angiotensin converting enzyme
open label
drug induced
replacement therapy
gestational age