The invention describes novel compositions and kits comprising at least
one nitric oxide enhancing diuretic compound, or pharmaceutically
acceptable salts thereof, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide
enhancing compound and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention
also provides methods for (a) treating conditions resulting from
excessive water and/or electrolyte retention; (b) treating cardiovascular
diseases; (c) treating renovascular diseases; (d) treating diabetes; (e)
treating diseases resulting from oxidative stress; (f) treating
endothelial dysfunctions; (g) treating diseases caused by endothelial
dysfunctions; (h) treating cirrhosis; (j) treating pre-eclampsia; (k)
treating osteoporosis; (l) treating nephropathy; (m) treating peripheral
vascular diseases; (n) treating portal hypertension; (o) treating central
nervous system disorders; (p) treating metabolic syndrome; (q) treating
sexual dysfunctions; and (r) hyperlipidemia. The nitric oxide enhancing
diuretic compounds comprise at least one nitric oxide enhancing group
linked to the diuretic compound through one or more sites such as carbon,
oxygen and/or nitrogen via a bond or moiety that cannot be hydrolyzed.