Description NicOx believes that nitric oxide can make meaningful donations to the health care industry. This company researches nitric oxide-donating drugs for the treatment of cardiovascular and metabolic ailments, inflammation, and pain. NicOx is researching the combination of nitric oxide with various compounds to treat a variety of diseases, including osteoarthritis, atherosclerosis (vascular inflammation), hypertension, ophthalmic conditions, and respiratory diseases. Its drug development efforts are partially conducted through co-development and licensing agreements with larger drug companies.