| Clinical data | |
|---|---|
| Other names | EQL101 |
| Drug class | Non-hallucinogenic and non-cardiotoxic ibogaine analogue |
EQL-101 is a non-hallucinogenic ibogaine analogue which is under development for the treatment of substance use disorders such as opioid use disorder. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] It is said to preserve the therapeutic activity of ibogaine but to lack its hallucinogenic effects as well as certain adverse effects like cardiotoxicity. [1] [3] [4] The drug is under development by Equulus Therapeutics. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] As of 2025, it is in the discovery or preclinical research stage of development. [5]
For example, Discordia's own company, EQUULUS, is developing small-molecule drugs for psychiatric and neurological disorders with a strong focus on addiction disorders. The company's lead asset, EQL-101, is a psychedelic-inspired anti-addiction therapeutic that is based on the therapeutic benefits of ibogaine. This is a naturally-occurring substance from the Iboga tree that has been used for many years to treat substance use disorders but has a significant and long hallucinogenic phase with dangerous and potentially lethal cardiac side effects. "EQL-101 is non-hallucinogenic and non-cardiotoxic but has been shown in preclinical testing to hold similar efficacy to treat addictions to various substances," said Discordia.
A non-hallucinogenic ibogaine analog (EQL-101) — targeting addiction and depression with ibogaine's regenerative neurochemistry but none of its cardiac risk.