[EN] NITRIC OXIDE RELEASING PRODRUGS OF DIARYL-2-(5H)-FURANONES AS CYCLOOXYGENASE-2 INHIBITORS<br/>[FR] PRECURSEURS DE DIARYL-2-(5H)-FURANONES LIBERATEURS D'OXYDE NITRIQUE UTILISES COMME INHIBITEURS DE LA CYCLOOXYGENASE-2
申请人:MERCK FROSST CANADA INC
公开号:WO2004103955A1
公开(公告)日:2004-12-02
The invention encompasses novel compounds of Formula (I), which are nitric oxide-releasing prodrugs of diaryl-2-(5H) furanones useful in the treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases. The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising the use of compounds of Formula (I). The above compounds may be used as a combination therapy with low-dose aspirin to treat chronic cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases or conditions while also reducing the risk of thrombotic cardiovascular events.