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.

How to pronounce z-pak?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

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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.... Unless you use current events it's hard to tell stories.

2. Mark Broadie:

   [ Se Ri Pak's 1998 US Women's Open ] win led to a huge growth in golf in South Korea which now has 4 of the top 10 and 39 of the top 100 players in the Rolex World Rankings, my guess is that Yasuhiko Abe will become an icon and role model in Japan and will inspire a generation of younger Japanese players( and likely beyond Japan).

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.

5. 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.

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Z-pak
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z-pak