The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Fever (20%)
- Diarrhea (14%)
- Changes to liver blood tests (12-13%)
- Low potassium (11%)
- Chills (10%)
- Headache (10%)
- Nausea (9%)
- Vomiting (8%)
- Rash (8%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Swelling of the arms or legs
- Cough
- Pneumonia
- Redness
- Low blood pressure
Caspofungin serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reactions
- Life-threatening skin reactions
- Liver failure
Source: DailyMed
The following Caspofungin side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
blue lips, fingernails, or skin
blurred vision
changes in skin color
confusion
cracked lips
decreased urine
difficult or troubled breathing
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
headache
increased thirst
irregular heartbeat
irregular, fast, slow, or shallow breathing
loss of appetite
mood changes
muscle pain or cramps
nervousness
numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips
pain or redness at the injection site
pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
pale skin
pounding in the ears
rapid weight gain
seizures
slow or fast heartbeat
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips, tongue, or inside the mouth
sweating
tightness in the chest
troubled breathing with exertion
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
unusual weight gain or loss
vomiting
Less common
Bloody urine
decreased frequency or amount of urine
increased blood pressure
lower back or side pain
yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
Black, tarry stools
bladder pain
bleeding gums
blood in the urine or stools
bloody nose
chest pain or discomfort
clay-colored stools
cloudy urine
dark urine
decreased appetite
drowsiness
fever with or without chills
flushed, dry skin
frequent urge to urinate
fruit-like breath odor
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
incoherent speech
increased hunger
increased urination
indigestion
light-colored stools
metallic taste
muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching seizures
muscle weakness
no blood pressure or pulse
noisy, rattling breathing
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
pinpoint red spots on the skin
rapid weight gain
rash
right upper abdominal or stomach pain and fullness
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
stomach pain, continuous
stomach pain or tenderness
stopping of heart
trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
troubled breathing at rest
ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
unconsciousness
unexplained weight loss
unpleasant breath odor
vomiting of blood
weakness
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Flushing, redness of the skin
unusually warm skin
Incidence not known
Back pain
belching
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
bloated or feeling of fullness
bumps on the skin
difficulty in moving
dry, red, hot, or irritated skin
fear
flaking and falling off of the skin
hives or welts
indigestion
joint or muscle pain
lack or loss of strength
muscle pain or stiffness
pressure in the stomach
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
redness of the skin
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
small red or purple spots on the skin
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
swelling of the abdominal or stomach area
trouble sleeping
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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