Klein, however, said he had not seen Diprivan or IV poles in the singer's house.
The Associated Press and the Los Angeles Times, citing unnamed sources, said police found Diprivan.
The principle risks of Diprivan come from improper monitoring of the patient's breathing, Vila said.
Diprivan is a powerful sedative that is administered intravenously and is known by its generic name Propofol.
The drug Diprivan, known by its generic name Propofol, is administered intravenously in operating rooms as a general anesthetic.
Diprivan is a powerful drug administered intravenously to induce or maintain anesthesia or sedation, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Also Thursday, a Los Angeles law enforcement source told The Associated Press that investigators found Diprivan, a powerful sedative, in Jackson's home.
"I knew at one point that he was using Diprivan when he was on tour in Germany, " Klein said, without specifying when.
Still, when used properly, Diprivan is not a dangerous drug, he said.
Diprivan appears white and milky, and is usually run as an I.
Side effects of Diprivan may include dizziness and lightheadedness.
Among others who have indicated that Jackson may have been using dangerous prescription medication are a nutritionist, Cherilyn Lee, who said Jackson pleaded for Diprivan despite being told of its harmful effects.
Another source close to the investigation said last month that Murray, a Texas-based cardiologist, is said to have given Jackson propofol, commonly known by the brand name Diprivan, in the 24 hours before he died.
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