Hytrin is a medication that is to control urinary symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men. If typically prescribed in cases where other treatment options such as lifestyle modifications or alpha-blockers have not been effective or desirable. Hytrin belongs to a class of drugs called alpha-blockers, which work by inhibiting the action of certain muscles in the prostate gland, causing it to relax. This relaxation of the prostate gland helps to improve urine flow and reduce symptoms like difficulty urinating, frequent urination, and urinary urgency.