Definitions for Z-pak
z-pak

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1. Z-paknoun

   A package of six pills, each one containing 250 mg of the antibacterial azithromycin.

   The pills in a Z-pak are to be taken as follows: ingest two pills on the first day, at the same time, then ingest one pill a day for the next four days.

2. Etymology: Initial of Zithromax (Pfizer's proprietary name for azithromycin) and pack.

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1. z-pak

   Azithromycin, sold under the brand names Zithromax (in oral form) and Azasite (as an eye drop), is an antibiotic medication used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. This includes middle ear infections, strep throat, pneumonia, traveler's diarrhea, and certain other intestinal infections. Along with other medications, it may also be used for malaria. It can be taken by mouth or intravenously.Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and upset stomach. An allergic reaction, such as anaphylaxis, QT prolongation, or a type of diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile is possible. No harm has been found with its use during pregnancy. Its safety during breastfeeding is not confirmed, but it is likely safe. Azithromycin is an azalide, a type of macrolide antibiotic. It works by decreasing the production of protein, thereby stopping bacterial growth.Azithromycin was discovered in 1980 by the Yugoslav pharmaceutical company Pliva and approved for medical use under the brand name Sumamed in 1988. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. The World Health Organization classifies it as critically important for human medicine. It is available as a generic medication and is sold under many trade names worldwide. In 2020, it was the 68th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 10 million prescriptions.

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1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Z-pak in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Z-pak in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Z-pak in a Sentence

1. Dimitrios Fragiskatos:

   I think for( Pak and Kuder), having read Greg Pak and Aaron Kuder works prior, it never seems like a gimmick. It’s very much them wanting to tell a fresh new story. After 5,000 issues, it's hard to keep [ stories ] fresh.

2. Patrick Colligan:

   Comic books are taking on social issues lately and maybe Greg Pak and Aaron Kuder should get back to taking on superheroes and making people laugh.

3. Imran Khan:

   The truth always prevails and is always the best policy, bJP's attempt to win elections through whipping up war hysteria and false claims of downing a Pak F 16 has backfired with US Defense officials also confirming that no F16 was missing from Pakistan's fleet.

4. Dimitrios Fragiskatos:

   I think for( Pak and Kuder), having read Greg Pak and Aaron Kuder works prior, it never seems like a gimmick. It’s very much them wanting to tell a fresh new story. After 5,000 issues, it's hard to keep [ stories ] fresh.... Unless you use current events it's hard to tell stories.

5. Ronny Jackson:

   Z-Pak is the common name for Zithromax, an antibiotic that treats infections. The doctor at the medical unit rejected the request, insisting that the staffer first receive an examination. The doctor was particularly concerned about serious cardiac issues that can result from taking Z-Pak. The staffer grew frustrated, this person recalled, and responded: moments later, another colleague walked past the doctor, grabbed the Z-Paks and handed them to the White House staffer.

References

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   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Z-Pak
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z-Pak