Michael Jackson Might Pass Away Because of Dangerous Drug

Wed, 01 July 2009 23:38:38 ET

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King of Pop Michael Jackson might pass away because he consumed "extremely dangerous and potent drug". Some sources tell TMZ that Propofol, that is usually used for surgical anesthesia, was found at his house soon after he died.

A source states the drug is extremely powerful and only available to medical personnel. Additionally, it is said the drug can only be administered with an IV. "There is no conceivable way this drug can be properly prescribed for home use," the source tells TMZ.

Michael Jackson passed away on June 25 after suffering cardiac arrest. The source believes that cardiac arrest can occur if Propofol is drunk with narcotic painkillers, but it can also stop a person's heart by itself. Furthermore, Propofol burns when it is injected, so drug Lidocaine is used to reduce the pain. Lidocaine reportedly was also found near the 50-year-old singer's body.