Abstract: The invention provides novel cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors and novel compositions and kits comprising at least one 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 for nitric oxide synthase, and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The novel cyclooxygenase 2 selective inhibitors of the invention can be optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated. The invention also provides methods for treating inflammation, pain and 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.

Abstract: The invention provides novel cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors having at least one oxime group or hydrazone group and novel compositions and kits comprising at least one COX-2 selective inhibitor having at least one oxime group or hydrazone group, optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor, and/or, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The novel cyclooxygenase 2 selective inhibitors of the invention having at least one oxime group or hydrazone group can be optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated. The invention also provides methods for treating inflammation, pain and 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.

Abstract: The invention describes compositions and kits comprising at least one nitric oxide enhancing angiotensin II antagonist compound, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitric oxide enhancing angiotensin II antagonist compound, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide enhancing compound and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides methods for (a) treating cardiovascular diseases; (b) treating renovascular diseases; (c) treating diabetes; (d) treating diseases resulting from oxidative stress; (e) treating endothelial dysfunctions; (f) treating diseases caused by endothelial dysfunctions; (g) treating cirrhosis; (h) treating pre-eclampsia; (j) treating osteoporosis; (k) treating nephropathy; (l) treating peripheral vascular diseases; (m) treating portal hypertension (o) treating central nervous system disorders; (p) treating metabolic syndrome; and (q) treating hyperlipidemia.

Abstract: The invention describes novel cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one 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 for nitric oxide synthase, and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel kits comprising at least one COX-2 selective inhibitor, optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor, and/or, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The novel cyclooxygenase 2 selective inhibitors of the invention can be optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated.

Abstract: The invention describes novel compositions and kits comprising at least one nitric oxide enhancing diuretic compound, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide enhancing compound and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides methods for (a) treating conditions resulting from excessive water and/or electrolyte retention; (b) treating cardiovascular diseases; (c) treating renovascular diseases; (d) treating diabetes; (e) treating diseases resulting from oxidative stress; (f) treating endothelial dysfunctions; (g) treating diseases caused by endothelial dysfunctions; (h) treating cirrhosis; (j) treating pre-eclampsia; (k) treating osteoporosis; (l) treating nephropathy; (m) treating peripheral vascular diseases; (n) treating portal hypertension; (o) treating central nervous system disorders; (p) treating metabolic syndrome; (q) treating sexual dysfunctions; and (r) hyperlipidemia.

Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated compounds of the invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated compound of the invention, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor compound and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel compositions comprising at least one compound of the invention, that is optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and at least one nitric oxide donor compound and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The compounds and compositions of the invention can also be bound to a matrix.