What Is Propofol And Why Was Michael Jackson Allegedly Using It?

Officials have not yet determined the cause of death for pop star Michael Jackson, but a disturbing picture continues to emerge of the amount and range of strong prescription medications the singer was allegedly taking at or near the time of his death last Thursday.

TMZ reported that the drug Propofol was found at Jackson's rented Los Angeles home after his death. The very potent drug, also known as Diprivan, is administered intravenously as a general anesthetic used to sedate patients for surgery and is only available to medical personnel.

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