COMPOSITIONS OF A CYCLOOXYGENASE-2 SELECTIVE INHIBITOR AND A CALCIUM MODULATING AGENT FOR THE TREATMENT OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE

摘要

The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of central nervous system damage in a subject. More particularly, the invention provides a combination therapy for the treatment of a vaso-occlusive event, such as a stroke, comprising the administration to a subject of a calcium modulating agent and a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor.