Two men are rushed to hospital after taking anaesthetic Isoflurane meant for animals following theft of drugs from vet clinic

  • A man in his 40s is in a serious condition after taking veterinary drugs 
  • Drugs stolen included Isoflurane which can cause a life-threatening reaction
  • The medication was taken from a clinic in Basingstoke, Hants, earlier this week

By Amie Gordon For Mailonline

Published: 07:27 BST, 1 July 2020 | Updated: 12:37 BST, 1 July 2020

Two men have been hospitalised today after taking drugs stolen from a veterinary practise.

Hampshire Police said one man in his 40s and another in his 50s are thought to have taken medication which had been stolen from a vet clinic earlier this week. 

GP Vets practice on Worting Road in Basingstoke was raided overnight on Tuesday, June 30, with thieves stealing a large quantity of drugs including Isoflurane.

Isoflurane, also known as ‘Iso-Flo’, is used to anaesthetize horses and dogs but can cause a life-threatening reaction if ingested. 

Drugs taken included Isoflurane which can cause a life-threatening reaction

Drugs taken included Isoflurane which can cause a life-threatening reaction

Drugs were taken from a clinic in Worting Road, Basingstoke, between the evening of June 29 and morning of June 30

Drugs were taken from a clinic in Worting Road, Basingstoke, between the evening of June 29 and morning of June 30

Drugs were taken from a clinic in Worting Road, Basingstoke, between the evening of June 29 and morning of June 30

The first man to be taken to hospital, a man in his 50s from Basingstoke, remains in a serious condition in intensive care.

He was taken to hospital after the Ambulance Service attended a property in Basingstoke Town Centre at around 7.20pm on June 30.

The second man, a man in his 40s from Basingstoke, received medical treatment after being taken to hospital at around midnight last night. He has since been discharged.

Two men, a 36-year-old and a 47-year-old, both from Basingstoke have been arrested on suspicion of burglary and currently remain in custody. 

Isoflurane, also known as 'Iso-Flo', is used to anaesthetize animals

Isoflurane, also known as 'Iso-Flo', is used to anaesthetize animals

Isoflurane, also known as ‘Iso-Flo’, is used to anaesthetize animals

Officers said: ‘We are reiterating the warning that taking medications which are not prescribed for you and are not intended for human use, can have a significant and serious effect on health.’

If anyone is offered these drugs or has any information about their whereabouts, they are asked to call 101, quoting 44200238349. 

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