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Medication Sheet
Guanfacine XR (Intuniv XR®)
Guanfacine (Intuniv XR®) belongs to a group of medications called “alpha2 agonists”. What is this medication used for? Health Canada has approved guanfacine extended-release (XR) for use in children and adolescents age 6 years and older. Guanfacine can …
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Benzodiazepines
Alprazolam (Xanax®) Clonazepam (Rivotril®) Diazepam (Valium®) Lorazepam (Ativan®) Oxazepam (Serax®) Temazepam (Restoril®) Triazolam (Halcion®) What is this medication used for? Benzodiazepines are medications used in the management of seizure disorders …
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Traditional Antidepressants (TCAs)
Traditional antidepressants may also be referred to as “tricyclic” antidepressants (TCAs). Amitriptyline (Elavil®) Desipramine (Norpramin®) Doxepin (Sinequan®) Imipramine (Tofranil®) Nortriptyline (Aventyl®) Trimipramine What is this medication used for? …
Medication Sheet
Mirtazapine (Remeron®/Remeron RD®)
Mirtazapine (Remeron® and generic forms) belongs to a group of medications called “antidepressants.” What is this medication used for? Mirtazapine is not approved by Health Canada for use in children and adolescents. However, mirtazapine may help treat …
Medication Sheet
Buprenorphine-Naloxone (Suboxone®)
Buprenorphine/Naloxone (Suboxone®) belongs to a group of medications called opioid agonist therapy (OAT). What is this medication used for? Buprenorphine/naloxone is approved by Health Canada for management of adults with moderate to severe opioid …
Medication Sheet
Buprenorphine (Sublocade®)
Buprenorphine extended-release injection (Sublocade®) belongs to a group of medications called opioid agonist therapy (OAT). What is this medication used for? Buprenorphine extended-release injection is approved by Health Canada for management of adults …
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Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

BC Children's Hospital 
Healthy Minds Centre, Building #85, Room P3-302, 3rd floor,
4555 Heather Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1

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Monday to Friday 9:30am - 5:00pm

Local Phone: 604 875 2084
Toll-Free: 1 800 665 1822
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The BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre is located on the unceded, traditional and ancestral territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

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  • Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) for the BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line. Available in over 140 languages using a language service.
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