What Does CNI Mean in Medical Terms?

CNI stands for calcineurin inhibitor (class). Main anti-rejection drug class — class.

Where you will see CNI

You will most often see CNI in kidney unit and dialysis charts, medication orders and prescriptions, operation notes and surgical ward charts.

Example

A medication order might be written with “CNI” as shorthand for calcineurin inhibitor (class).

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