Stereomerically pure
(+)-2-[1-(3-Ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylsulfonylethyl]-4-acetylaminoi-
soindoline-1,3-dione, substantially free of its (-) isomer, and prodrugs,
metabolites, polymorphs, salts, solvates, hydrates, and clathrates
thereof are discussed. Also discussed are methods of using and
pharmaceutical compositions comprising the (+) enantiomer of
2-[1-(3-Ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylsulfonylethyl]-4-acetylaminoisoin-
doline-1,3-dione are disclosed. The methods include methods of treating
and/or preventing disorders ameliorated by the reduction of levels of
TNF-.alpha. or the inhibition of PDE4.