Table 3.
Dose Modifications for Hepatotoxicity
| Adverse Reaction | Severity | Dose Modification |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatotoxicity | ||
| Increased ALT and/or AST | Greater than 3 to 5 times ULN |
|
| Greater than 5 to 10 times ULN |
|
|
| Greater than 10 times ULN |
|
|
| Increased ALPa and GGT | ALP greater than 2 times ULN with GGT greater than 2 times ULN |
|
| Increased bilirubin | TB greater than ULN to less than 2 times ULN or DB greater than ULN and less than 1.5 times ULN |
|
| TB greater or equal to 2 times ULN or DB greater than 1.5 times ULN |
|
|
| Any | Severe or intolerable |
|
Note: aConfirm ALP elevations as liver isozyme fraction.
Abbreviations: ALT, alanine aminotransferase; ALP, alkaline phosphatase; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; DB, direct bilirubin; GGT, gamma-glutamyl transferase; TB, total bilirubin; ULN, upper limit of normal; LFT, liver function test.