Propofol, a powerful sedative has been recovered from Michael Jackson's home, raising stakes over the role of prescription drugs in the singer's death. The medicine, marketed under the brand name Diprivan, was among the other drugs and "medical evidence" recovered from the singer's Holmby Hills mansion, Los Angeles Times reported quoting law enforcement sources.
Propofol is a powerful medicine, which is used to put people under anesthesia before surgery. One of the most widely used IV drugs for general anesthesia, the medicine is extremely effective and available only to medical personnel. Jackson died last Thursday after a suspected cardiac arrest. The toxicology reports, which will determine the cause of death, are still awaited.
Meanwhile, the US Drug Enforcement Administration and the California attorney general's office have joined the investigation into Jackson's death. The officials will reportedly prepare a data base on the various doctors, who worked for Jackson, their practices and their possible sources of medicine supply.
The role of prescription drugs remains unclear in the pop star's sudden collapse and death last week but many of his former aides including his children's nanny, former nurse and manager have confirmed his dependency on the medicines.
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