The invention describes novel compositions comprising nebivolol and/or at
least one metabolite of nebivolol and at least one nitric oxide donor,
and, optionally, at least one antioxidant or a pharmaceutically
acceptable salt thereof, and/or at least one compound used to treat
cardiovascular diseases or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
and/or at least one nitrosated compound used to treat cardiovascular
diseases. The compounds and compositions of the invention can also be
bound to a matrix. The nitric oxide donor is a 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 may
preferably be isosorbide dinitrate and/or isosorbide mononitrate. The
antioxidant may preferably be a hydralazine compound or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention also provides
methods for treating and/or preventing vascular diseases characterized by
nitric oxide insufficiency; and for treating and/or preventing Raynaud's
syndrome; and for treating and/or preventing cardiovascular diseases or
disorders.