Combination of allosteric inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-13 and celecoxib or valdecoxib

摘要

This invention provides a combination, comprising an allosteric inhibitor of MMP-13, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with celecoxib, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or valdecoxib, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. This invention also provides a method of treating a disease that is responsive to inhibition of MMP-13 and cyclooxygenase-2, comprising administering to a patient suffering from such a disease the invention combination. This invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition, comprising the invention combination and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or excipient. The invention combination may also be further combined with other pharmaceutical agents depending on the disease being treated.