Abstract: Prostaglandin nitroderivatives having improved pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability are described. They can be employed for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of general formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or stereoisomers thereof The compounds are useful for treating diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, age-related macular degeneration and other diseases of retina and macula lutea.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of general formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or stereoisomers thereof The compounds are useful in the treatment of illnesses wherein the known steroid, parent or precursor steroid, is generally applied, with increased benefit in terms of pharmacological profile and fewer or milder side effects than those of the known steroids.

Abstract: A compound having the structure wherein R is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist selected from the group consisting of (IIa)-(IIh); A is wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C1-4 alkyl. Y is X0—Z wherein X0 is selected from the group consisting of: —O—, —O—CO—, —OCOO—, —OCONH— and —OSO2—; Z is a nitric oxide releasing moiety, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising atorvastatin 4-(nitrooxy) butyl ester and a hypolipidemic, in particular ezetimibe and fenofibrate. The invention discloses also their use as cholesterol-reducing drugs, as drugs having immunosuppressive properties, antioxidant, antithrombotic and anti-inflammatory activity, effects on endothelial function, and for treating and/or preventing acute coronary syndromes, stroke, atherosclerosis, neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease as well as autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: Prostaglandin nitroderivatives having improved pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability are described. They can be employed for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

Abstract: A compound having the structure R—Y wherein R is, for example, Y is selected from the group consisting of 1) R5, 2) —C(R1R2)(C(R3R4))0-1Y1R5, and 3) —C(R1R2)—O—Y1R5; R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C1-4 alkyl; R5 is Y1 is selected from the group consisting of —C(O)—O— and —P(O)(OR6)—O—; and R6 is hydrogen or CH3, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and methods of using the compounds for treating hypertension.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nitrooxyderivatives or salts thereof having the following general formula (I): R—NR1c—(K)k0—(B)b0—(C)c0—NO2??(I) wherein c0, b0 and k0 are 0 or 1; R is the radical of an analgesic drug for chronic pain, for instance neurophatic pain; R1c is H or alkyl with from 1 to 5 carbon atoms; B is such that its precursor is selected from amino acids, hydroxy acids, polyalcohol, compounds; C is a bivalent radical containing an aliphatic, heterocyclic or aromatic radical.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nitrooxyderivatives of angiotensin II receptor antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ?-adrenergic blockers nitrooxyderivatives of general formula (I): A-(Y—ONO2)s and enantiomers and diastereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use for the treatment of hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, glaucoma, migraine headache and vascular diseases.

Abstract: A compound having the structure wherein R is an angiotensin receptor antagonist active group, and Y is 1) —(CH2)3R5, 2) —C(O)(CH2)2R5, 3) —C(R1R2)OC(O)O(CH2)nR5, wherein n is 1 or 2, 4) —C(R1R2)OC(O)CH2CH2R5, 5) —C(R1R2)OC(O)OCH2CH2C(R3R4)R5, provided that when Y is —C(O)(CH2)2R5, then R is R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C1-4 alkyl; R5 is —CH(ONO2)CH(ONO2)R6; R6 is selected from CH3, CH2CH3 and CH(CH3)2; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof, which is useful for treating hypertension.

Abstract: Nitro-oxyderivative compounds or salts thereof having the following general formula (I): A-(B)b0-(C)o0-N02 wherein: c0 is an integer and is 0 or 1, b0 is an integer and is 0 or 1, A=R-TI-, wherein R is the radical of an analgesic drug for the chronic pain, in particular for the neuropathic pain; B is such that its precursor is selected from aminoacids, hydroxyacids, polyalcohols, compounds containing at least one acid function; C is a bivalent radical containing an aliphatic, heterocyclic or aromatic radical.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alpha2-adrenergic receptor agonist nitrooxyderivatives, including the following structure, having improved pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability. They can be employed for the treatment of ocular diseases, in particular high intraocular pressure and glaucoma.

Abstract: The invention relates to nitrooxyderivative of corticosteriods of general formula (I) and pharmaceutical acceptable salts or stereoisomers thereof wherein R is the corticosteriod residue of formulas (II): The compounds are useful in the treatment of respiratory diseases, inflammatory diseases, dermatological disease and ocular diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nitrooxyderivative of antioxidant compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or stereoisomers thereof for the treatment of chronic pain, in particular chronic neuropathic pain. The invention also describes composition comprising a nitrooxyderivative of a antioxidant compound of formula (I) and an analgesic drugs.

Abstract: Non-peptidic renin inhibitors nitroderivatives of general formula (I): A1-(Xa—ONO2)j ??(I) having wider pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability. They can be employed for treating or preventing cardiovascular, renal and chronic liver diseases, inflammatory processes and metabolic syndrome.

Abstract: Prostaglandin nitroderivatives having improved pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability are described. They can be employed for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing nitrooxy esters, nitrooxy thioesters, nitrooxy carbonates and nitrooxy thiocarbonates of compounds having at least an hydroxyl or thiol functional group, according to the following reaction scheme The invention also relates to intermediates useful in said process and to their preparation.

Abstract: Nitroderivatives of prostaglandin amides having improved pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability are described. They can be employed for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

Abstract: The invention relates to nitric oxide donor compounds and their use for treating cardiovascular diseases, inflammation, pain, fever, gastrointestinal disorders, ophthalmic diseases, hepatic disorders, renal diseases, respiratory disorders, immunological diseases, bone metobolismsdysfunctions, central and peripheral nervous system diseases, sexual dysfunctions, infectious diseases, for the inhibition of platelet aggregation and platelet adhesion, for treating pathological conditions resulting from abnormal cell proliferation, vascular diseases. The invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one nitric oxide releasing compounds of the invention and composition comprising at least one nitric oxide releasing compounds according to the invention and at least one 15 therapeutic agent.