The present invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated
prostaglandins, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated
and/or nitrosylated prostaglandin, and, optionally, 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 vasoactive agent. The present invention also provides
novel compositions comprising at least one prostaglandin and at least one
S-nitrosothiol compound, and, optionally, at least one vasoactive agent.
The prostaglandin is preferably a prostaglandin E.sub.1 compound, more
preferably alprostadil, and the S-nitrosothiol compound is preferably
S-nitrosoglutathione. The present invention also provides methods for
treating or preventing sexual dysfunctions in males and females, for
enhancing sexual responses in males and females, and for treating or
preventing cerebrovascular disorders, cardiovascular disorders, benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), glaucoma, peptic ulcers or for inducing
abortions. The compounds and/or compositions of the present invention can
also be provided in the form of a pharmaceutical kit.