- Before starting novantrone, tell your doctor if you have the following conditions:Dental disease
- Gout
- Heart disease
- Infection (especially a viral infection such as chickenpox or herpes)
- Liver disease
- Recent radiation therapy
- Allergies
- Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- Breastfeeding
- Unusual or unexpected bleeding
- Have received chemotherapy
People who have or have had heart disease or cancer treatment should not take novantrone.