Abstract: A method is disclosed for lowering blood glucose levels in a diabetic mammal by administering an effective amount of 1,3-dioxo-1H-benz[de]isoquinoline-2(3H)-acetic acid.

Abstract: Disclosed is pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using 1,3-dihydro-3-(2-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-2H-isoindol-1-one for treating ulcers in a mammal and for preventing or decreasing the secretion or availability of excessive amounts of gastric acid in a mammal suffering from hyperchlorhydria and/or associated conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is phenyl or 1-naphthyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are joined form a heterocyclic amine radical selected from the group consisting of 1-pyrrolidinyl, piperidino, morpholino and 4-(lower alkyl)-1-piperazinyl. The compounds are antidepressant agents and methods for their preparation and use also are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is l-naphthyl; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are either the same or different selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are joined form a heterocyclic amine radical selected from the group consisting of 1-pyrrolidinyl, piperidine, morpholine and 4-(lower alkyl)-1-piperazinyl; and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are either the same or different selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkyl, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together with the nitrogen to which they are joined represent a heterocyclic amine radical selected from the group consisting of 1-pyrrolidinyl, piperidino, morpholino and 4-(lower alkyl)-1-piperazinyl; or a therapeutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof. The compounds are antidepressant agents and methods for their preparation and use also are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is phenyl or 1-naphthyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are either the same or different selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkyl; with the proviso that when R.sup.1 is lower alkyl then R.sup.2 is the same lower alkyl. The compounds are antidepressant agents and methods for their preparation and use also are disclosed.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for preventing the secretion of excessive amounts of hydrochloric acid in the stomach of humans suffering from hyperchlorhydria and/or associated conditions by administering an effective amount of 1,3-dioxo-1H-benz[de]isoquinoline-2(3H)-acetic acid.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for preventing or decreasing the secretion or availability of excessive amounts of glucagon in a human having abnormally increased levels of glucagon by administering an effective amount of 1,3-dioxo-1H-benz[de]isoquinoline-2(3H)-acetic acid.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is phenyl or 1-naphthyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are either the same or different selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkyl; with the proviso that when R.sup.1 is lower alkyl then R.sup.2 is the same lower alkyl. The compounds are antidepressant agents and methods for their preparation and use also are disclosed.

Abstract: 2-(1-Hydroxy-2-octynyl)- and 2-(3-hydroxy-1-octynyl)-5-oxocyclopentaneheptanoic acids, their salts and their corresponding lower alkyl esters are disclosed. The compounds inhibit the actions of prostaglandins. Methods for their preparation and use are given.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is phenyl or 1-naphthyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are joined form a hyterocyclic amine radical selected from the group consisting of 1-pyrrolidinyl, piperidino, morpholino and 4-(lower alkyl)-1-piperazinyl. The compounds are antidepressant agents and methods for their preparation and use also are disclosed.

Abstract: 2-(1-Hydroxy-2-octynyl)- and 2-(3-hydroxy-1-octynyl)-5-oxocyclopentaneheptanoic acids, their salts and their corresponding lower alkyl esters are disclosed. The compounds inhibit the actions of prostaglandins. Methods for their preparation and use are given.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for inhibiting and alleviating gastrointestinal side effects often encountered during therapy with antiinflammatory agents such as indomethacin, phenylbutazone, oxyphenylbutazone and the like. The method comprises the administration to a mammal receiving such therapy of a prostaglandin derivative of formula 1, ##SPC1##In whichA. W is C = O, X and Y each are single bonds, Z is either C = O, CHOH or C(CH.sub.3)OH, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each are hydrogen, R.sup.3 is (CH.sub.2).sub.3 CH.sub.3 and R.sup.4 is hydrogen or lower alkyl;B. W is CHOH, X and Y each are single bonds, Z is either CHOH or C(CH.sub.3)OH, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each are hydrogen, R.sup.3 is (CH.sub.2).sub.3 CH.sub.3 and R.sup.4 is hydrogen or lower alkyl;C. W is C = O, X is a single bond, Y is a trans double bond, Z is CH.sub.2, CHOH or C(CH.sub.3)OH, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each are hydrogen and R.sup.3 is (CH.sub.2).sub.3 CH.sub.3 and R.sup.4 is hydrogen or lower alkyl;D.