This invention describes novel compounds that are 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, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel kits comprising at least one COX-2 selective inhibitor, 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. 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 toxicity or other toxicities; 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.
本发明描述了新型化合物,它们是环氧合酶2(COX-2)选择性
抑制剂,以及包括至少一种COX-2选择性
抑制剂的新型组合物,以及可选地,至少一种捐赠、转移或释放
一氧化氮的化合物,刺激内源性
一氧化氮合成,提高内源性内皮源性松弛因子
水平或是
一氧化氮合酶底物,和/或,可选地,至少一种治疗剂。本发明还提供了包括至少一种COX-2选择性
抑制剂的新型试剂盒,以及可选地,至少一种
一氧化氮供体,和/或,可选地,至少一种治疗剂。本发明的新型环氧合酶2选择性
抑制剂可以选择性地硝化和/或亚硝化。本发明还提供了治疗炎症、疼痛和发热的方法;治疗和/或改善COX-2选择性
抑制剂的胃肠道特性;促进伤口愈合;治疗和/或预防肾毒性或其他毒性;治疗和/或预防由于升高的COX-2
水平引起的其他疾病;和改善COX-2选择性
抑制剂的心血管特性。