摘要 |
The invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate f or nitric oxide synthase, and/or, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. T he invention also provides novel compositions comprising at least one COX-2 selective inhibitor, that is optionally sitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor and/or at least one therapeutic agent The invention also provides methods for treating inflammation, pain an d fever; for treating and/or improving the gastrointestinal properties of COX- 2 selective inhibitors; for facilitating wound healing; for treating and/or preventing renal and/or respiratory toxicity; for treating and/or preventing other disorders resulting from elevated levels of cyclooxygenase-2; and for improving the cardiovascular profile of COX-2 selective inhibitors. The invention also provides novel kits comprising at least one COX-2 selective inhibitor optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and, optionally, at lea st one nitric oxide donor, and/or, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The novel cyclooxygenase 2 selective inhibitors of the invention are preferably 2(2-((2-chloro-6-fluorophenyl) amino)5-methylphenyl)acetic acid a nd nitrosated derivatives thereof.
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