| abstract |
This invention provides a method for the prevention or reduction of vascular access dysfunction in association with the insertion or repair of an indwelling shunt, fistula or catheter into a vein, in a mammal, preferably a human, in need thereof, which comprises administering to the subject N-(3',4'-dimethoxycinnamoyl)anthranilic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in a dose of from about 0.1 mg to about 2,400 mg. |