Dutch doctor: Unprescribed drug found in Milosevic body

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Posted: 2006-03-14 00:00:00+05:30 IST
Updated: Mar 14, 2006 at 0022 hrs IST

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the hague, march 13: A Dutch toxicologist said on Monday he found traces of an unprescribed antibiotic in Slobodan Milosevic’s system earlier this year that may have worsened the former Yugoslav leader’s health. Donald said he detected traces of rifampicin, which “makes the liver extremely active” and breaks down other medications quickly, possibly taking away their effectiveness.

Milosevic, 64, had a history of heart problems and high blood pressure, and took medications to treat those conditions. He was found dead in his jail cell on Saturday morning of an apparent heart attack.

It was still unclear on Monday where Milosevic would be buried, with his family calling for a state funeral in Serbia—a request unlikely to be granted by Belgrade.

Milosevic’s son—who was planning to travel to the Netherlands to take charge of the body—even mentioned the possibility of a temporary interment in Russia.

Uges, the toxicologist said Milosevic may have intentionally taken the medication in a bid to be released from jail and get medical attention in Russia—by portraying his Dutch doctors as unable to treat his condition.

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