Sevoflurane belongs to the class of volatile inhalation anesthetics, and its primary function is to induce and maintain a state of general anesthesia during surgeries or medical procedures. It exerts its effects by enhancing the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABAergic neurotransmission reduces neuronal activity, leading to sedation and, in the case of sevoflurane, a state of general anesthesia.