The invention describes novel nitrosated
nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated NSAID, 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 compositions comprising at least one nitrosated NSAID, and at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric
oxide, elevates endogenous levels of
endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric
oxide 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 nitrosated NSAID, and, optionally, at least one nitric
oxide donor and / or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides methods for treating
inflammation, pain and fever; for treating gastrointestinal disorders; for facilitating
wound healing; for treating and / or preventing gastrointestinal, renal and / or respiratory toxicities resulting from the use of
nonsteroidal antiinflammatory compounds; for treating inflammatory
disease states and / or disorders; and for treating and / or preventing ophthalmic diseases and / or disorders.