The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for inducing, promoting or otherwise facilitating pain relief. More particularly the present invention discloses the combination of a nitric oxide donor and an opioid analgesic in the therapeutic management of vertebrate animals including humans, for the prevention or alleviation of pain, particularly moderate to severe pain. In particular, the nitric oxide donor is a slow-release nitric oxide donor or is formulated to provide a sustained release of a low dose of nitric oxide.
本发明涉及诱导、促进或以其他方式促进缓解疼痛的方法和组合物。更具体地,本发明揭示了在治疗脊椎动物包括人类的疼痛预防或缓解中,通过联合使用一种
一氧化氮供体和一种阿片类镇痛剂。特别是,该
一氧化氮供体是一种缓释
一氧化氮供体或者是配制成缓慢释放低剂量
一氧化氮的制剂。