Which sympatholytic drug is commonly used in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
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Correct answer: Prazosin
Prazosin blocks alpha-1 receptors in the prostate and bladder neck. This relaxes smooth muscle and improves urinary flow in BPH.
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