What are some examples of short-acting non-depolarizing muscle relaxants?

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Short-acting non-depolarizing muscle relaxants include:

1. **Mivacurium**: It is the shortest-acting non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent available, known for its rapid onset and short duration of action [4].

2. **Atracurium**: A short-acting non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent that is used during surgery for skeletal muscle relaxation [3].

3. **Cisatracurium**: Another short-acting non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent commonly used in anesthesia [1].

These drugs are used to induce muscle relaxation during surgery and medical procedures and have a relatively short duration of action compared to other muscle relaxants [4].