- Definite history of chronic liver disease, or abnormal liver function (i.e. alanine aminotransferase [ALT] greater than 1.5 x upper limit of normal [ULN] or, if ALT not available, aspartate aminotransferase [AST] greater than 1.5 x ULN). (Note: Patients with a history of hepatitis were eligible provided these limits were not exceeded.)