Caspofungin and infusion related reaction Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Caspofungin Side Effects Report #4851424-X
Caspofungin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Nov 21, 2005. Female patient, child 5 years of age, was diagnosed with febrile neutropenia and was treated with Caspofungin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aphasia , blood bilirubin increased, blood pressure decreased, circumoral oedema, face oedema, graft versus host disease, hepatosplenomegaly, infusion related reaction, interstitial lung disease. Caspofungin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Caspofungin Side Effects Report #5082725-0
Caspofungin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 16, 2006. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with aspergillosis, bronchitis , lung infection pseudomonal and was treated with Caspofungin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: flushing, infusion related reaction. Caspofungin dosage: 50 MG DAILY IV DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with GENTAMICIN. Patient recovered.