Answer
No. It is a local anaesthetic used to numb part of the body; other medicines may be used separately for sedation or general anaesthesia.
Sources for this answer
- NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
- Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5%w/v solution for Injection (plastic ampoules) — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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