Answer
It has both effects. It produces rapid sedation and amnesia and also has anticonvulsant activity used in oromucosal rescue treatment for prolonged convulsive seizures.
Sources for this answer
- BUCCOLAM 2.5 mg Oromucosal Solution — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- Hypnovel 10mg in 2ml — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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