Drug Study: Propofol
Propofol is a powerful anesthetic that has figured in the death of Michael Jackson. The Los Angeles coroner’s preliminary finding of the singer’s death was caused by “acute Propofol intoxication”. The office’s statement reads:
The drugs PROPOFOL and LORAZEPAM (Ativan) were found to be the primary drugs responsible for Mr. Jackson’s death.
Other drugs detected were: Midazolam (Versed), Diazepam (Valium), Lidocaine (topical anesthetic) and Ephedrine (used to treat hypotension associated with anesthesia).
Sources:
Coroner’s preliminary finding: Jackson overdosed on propofol -CNN.com
Michael Jackson’s Death Officially Ruled Homicide -RollingStone.com
Propofol Plus Sedative Killed Michael Jackson -RXlist.com
Diprivan is a common brand name for Propofol. You can find information regarding its INDICATIONS, DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, SIDE EFFECTS, DRUG INTERACTIONS, PRECAUTIONS, OVERDOSAGE, CONTRAINDICATIONS and PHARMACOLOGY at RXlist.com.
