Answer
No. It is a local anaesthetic that numbs part of the body rather than causing unconsciousness, although sedation or another anaesthetic may be used separately.
Sources for this answer
- Ampres 10 mg/ml solution for injection — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.