- Adequate hepatic function as defined by aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels </= to 2.5 x ULN and total bilirubin </= to 1.5 x ULN. In the presence of liver metastasis, adequate hepatic function is defined as ALT and AST </= 5 x ULN and total bilirubin </= 3 x ULN. Alkaline phosphatase levels less than or equal to 2.5 x ULN. In the presence of extensive bone metastases, alkaline phosphatase is defined as less than or equal to 5 x ULN