Malegra is a generic version of sildenafil citrate, the same active ingredient found in Viagra. It belongs to a class of medications called PDE5 inhibitors, used to treat erectile dysfunction. Side Effects & Safety Considerations Common side effects: Headache, flushing, indigestion, nasal congestion, dizziness, back pain Visual disturbances (blurred vision, color changes) Less common or rare but serious side effects: Prolonged, painful erection (priapism) — a medical emergency if lasting more than 4 hours Sudden hearing or vision loss Chest pain, abnormal heartbeat, fainting, shortness of breath Incidence rates: Many of these side effects, particularly mild ones, occur in less than 5% of Malegra and are often transient. Drug Interactions & Contraindications Nitrate medications (e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide): combining with sildenafil can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure Alpha-blockers (for prostate or blood pressure): also risk hypotension Certain anti-infectives (e.g., ritonavir, clarithromycin, erythromycin, ketoconazole), pulmonary hypertension drugs, and HIV protease inhibitors may interact Grapefruit juice can increase blood levels of sildenafil and side effect risk Alcohol may worsen side effects like dizziness or low blood pressure
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