Micafungin (Intravenous Route)

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Side Effects

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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Bone pain
• Chest pain
• Chills
• Convulsions
• Cough
• Decreased urine
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Fever
• Hoarseness
• Increased thirst
• Irregular heartbeat
• Lab results that show problems with liver
• Loss of appetite
• Lower back or side pain
• Mood or mental changes
• Muscle pain or cramps
• Muscle spasms or twitching
• Nausea
• Numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips
• Painful or difficult urination
• Seizures
• Shortness of breath
• Sore throat
• Sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth
• Swollen glands
• Trembling
• Trouble breathing
• Ulcers, sores, or white spots in mouth
• Vomiting

• Abdominal cramps
• Black, tarry stools
• Bleeding gums
• Blood in urine or stools
• Blurred vision
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nervousness
• Pale skin
• Pinpoint red spots on skin
• Pounding in the ears
• Slow or fast heartbeat
• Tremor
• Troubled breathing with exertion
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Unusual tiredness or weakness

• Cold, clammy skin
• Difficulty swallowing
• Fast, weak pulse
• Hives
• Itching
• Lightheadedness
• Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• Skin rash
• Rash or redness
• Sweating
• Swelling of face, throat, or tongue
• Tightness in chest
• Wheezing

• Agitation
• Back, leg, or stomach pains
• Bleeding gums
• Coma
• Dark urine
• Depression
• Diarrhea
• General body swelling
• Hostility
• Increased blood pressure
• Increased thirst
• Irritability
• Lethargy
• Light-colored stools
• Muscle twitching
• Nosebleeds
• Rapid weight gain
• Seizures
• Stomach pain
• Swelling of face, ankles, or hands
• Swelling of lower legs
• Stupor
• Troubled breathing
• Unpleasant breath odor
• Vomiting of blood
• White blood cell count decreased
• Yellow eyes or skin

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:

• Bluish color
• Changes in skin color
• Feeling unusually cold; shivering
• Infusion site inflammation
• Pain
• Stomach pain
• Swelling of foot or leg
• Tenderness

• Acid or sour stomach
• Belching
• Change in taste
• Confusion as to time, place, or person
• Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
• Feeling of warmth
• Hallucinations
• Heartburn
• Hiccups
• Holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
• Indigestion
• Injection site pain
• Loss of taste
• Redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally upper chest
• Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
• Stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
• Unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
• Upper stomach pain

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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