Caspofungin is used in the treatment of serious fungal infections.

Caspofungin kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.

Erythema, Headache, Breathlessness, Rash, Joint pain, Nausea, Decreased potassium level in blood, Decreased white blood cell count, Increased sweating, Fever, Increased liver enzymes, Itching, Chills, Diarrhoea, Inflammation of a vein, Increased red blood cells, Decreased haemoglobin level in blood