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A Better NSAID: NicOx<br />

• Naproxcinod is a derivative of naproxen with similar anti-inflammatory activity, but less<br />

gastrointestinal side effects. It is <strong>the</strong> first of a new class of analgesic and antiinflammatory<br />

drugs known as cyclo-oxygenase-(COX)-inhibiting nitric oxide donators<br />

(CINODs).<br />

• The improved gastrointestinal tolerability of naproxcinod appears to be due to its<br />

release of nitric oxide (NO) and <strong>the</strong> consequent maintenance of tissue perfusion and<br />

integrity. Data to date also suggests that naproxinod may also have a beneficial and<br />

sustained impact on blood pressure.<br />

• Naproxcinod is in Phase III clinical development in Europe, <strong>the</strong> US and Canada for <strong>the</strong><br />

treatment of osteoarthritis. NDA filing is projected for mid-2009.<br />

Adis R&D Insight; NicOx <strong>presentation</strong><br />

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Pain Insight Briefing

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