NITRIC OXIDE RELEASING AMINO ACID ESTER FOR TREATMENT OF PULMONARY HYPERTENSION AND OTHER RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS

摘要

There is provided compositions and methods for the treatment of respiratory conditions such as pulmonary hypertension and sickle-cell disease in a patient in need thereof. The composition and method are for treating a patient in need thereof by inhalation of a composition containing amino acid ester compounds comprising at least one nitric oxide releasing group and pharmaceutical salts thereof.