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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta ,
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Bypress-200 Tablet is used to treat an illness called Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (heart beats unusually fast). It also treats other types of fast or uneven heartbeats known as atrial flutter or atrial fibrillation. It contains Amiodarone, that controls the heart's uneven beating (arrhythmia) or prevents irregular heartbeat. It reduces the impulses that cause abnormal heartbeat. It may cause common side effects such as blurred vision or visual halos around light. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

AMIODARONE-200MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Heartsring Medpharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

About Bypress-200 Tablet

Bypress-200 Tablet is used to treat Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. It also treats other types of fast or uneven heartbeats known as atrial fibrillation. Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome is a condition in which an extra electrical pathway between the upper and lower chambers of the heart causes a rapid heartbeat.  Atrial fibrillation is a condition in which the two upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat without coordination.

Bypress-200 Tablet contains amiodarone, which controls the heart's uneven beating (arrhythmia) or prevents irregular heartbeat. It blocks the potassium channels and reduces the impulses that cause abnormal heartbeat.  

Common side effects of Bypress-200 Tablet are blurred vision or visual halos around light, photosensitivity (redness or rashes on the sun-exposed skin, especially the face), and tremors when you move your arms or legs. Consult your doctor if any of these effects persist or worsen over time.

Do not take Bypress-200 Tablet if you are allergic to iodine, amiodarone, or any other anti-arrhythmic drugs. Bypress-200 Tablet contains iodine and lactose. So, inform your doctor if you have lactose intolerance or any thyroid problems. Do not take Bypress-200 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use it in children unless prescribed by your doctor.

Uses of Bypress-200 Tablet

Bypress-200 Tablet is used to treat serious heart rhythm disorders. The detailed uses of Bypress-200 Tablet are as follows:

  • Ventricular arrhythmias: Bypress-200 Tablet is used to treat serious irregular heartbeats from the lower chambers of the heart.
  • Tachyarrhythmias in Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome: Bypress-200 Tablet helps manage abnormal fast heart rhythms associated with this condition.
  • Atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation: Bypress-200 Tablet helps to control fast and irregular heartbeats from the upper chambers of the heart.
  • Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT): Bypress-200 Tablet is used to treat sudden episodes of abnormally fast heartbeats from the upper heart chambers.
  • Nodal tachycardia: Bypress-200 Tablet helps in the management of abnormal rapid rhythms from the atrioventricular node.

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Directions for Use

  • Bypress-200 Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • Bypress-200 Tablet is usually taken once or twice a day, or as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Swallow Bypress-200 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Bypress-200 Tablet contains ‘amiodarone’, which belongs to the class of ‘antiarrhythmic drugs.
  • It acts by blocking the potassium channels in the heart.
  • Irregular heartbeat occurs due to abnormal electrical activity or the impulses produced in the heart.
  • Bypress-200 Tablet blocks these abnormal electric signals and regulates the heartbeat.

How Bypress-200 Tablet Works

Bypress-200 Tablet contains 'amiodarone' that controls the heart's uneven beating (arrhythmia) or prevents irregular heartbeat. It blocks the potassium channels and reduces the impulses that cause abnormal heartbeat.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Bypress-200 Tablet
Managing Low Blood Pressure Triggered by Medication: Expert Advice:
  • If you experience low blood pressure symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting while taking medication, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Make lifestyle modifications and adjust your medication regimen under medical guidance to manage low blood pressure.
  • As your doctor advises, regularly check your blood pressure at home. Record your readings to detect any changes and share them with your doctor.
  • Fluid intake plays a vital role in managing blood pressure by maintaining blood volume, regulating blood pressure, and supporting blood vessel function. Drinking enough fluids helps prevent dehydration, maintain electrolyte balance, and regulate fluid balance.
  • Take regular breaks to sit or lie down if you need to stand for long periods.
  • When lying down, elevate your head with extra pillows to help improve blood flow.
  • Avoid heavy exercise or strenuous activities that can worsen low blood pressure.
  • Wear compression socks as your doctor advises to enhance blood flow, reduce oedema, and control blood pressure.
  • If symptoms persist or worsen, or if you have concerns about your condition, seek medical attention for personalized guidance and care.
  • Your doctor may adjust the dose of your medication, discontinue, or switch to alternative medicines to manage your symptoms.
  • You may be treated with levothyroxine (a thyroid hormone replacement) to help with better absorption in those with digestive issues.
  • Your doctor will regularly monitor your progress with blood tests and adjust the dose as needed.
  • Get 8 hours of sleep each night, relax for 10 minutes a day, and do some light exercise for 10-20 minutes a few times a week.
  • Eat a healthy diet with veggies, fruits, whole grains, lean protein, and good fats.
  • Avoid excessive iodine from foods like seaweed or supplements, as it can worsen your symptoms.
  • Exercising regularly helps lower the risk of heart problems.
  • Maintain a healthy diet, including vegetables and fruits.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and smoking.
  • Heart failure needs immediate medical attention. To manage this effect, the doctor's instructions must be followed strictly.
  • Take care of change in your weight as there can be sudden changes.
  • Rest and refrain from physical activity, and restart after a few days.
  • Reduce your salt intake and control your diet with the help of a dietician.
  • Track your symptoms and keep your follow-up appointments to manage severe side effects.
  • Cardiac arrest can be prevented by making lifestyle changes such as:
  • Eat a nutrient-rich balanced diet.
  • Limit foods high in fat, sugar, sodium, and processed meats.
  • Exercise for 30-60 minutes daily.
  • Maintain a healthy weight.
  • Manage stress with relaxation techniques.
  • Quit smoking and tobacco use.
  • Limit alcohol consumption.
  • Get regular heart health checkups and screenings.
  • Consider an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) if recommended by your healthcare provider.

What if I have taken an overdose of Bypress-200 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Bypress-200 Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include fainting, slow heartbeat, blurred vision, lightheadedness or nausea. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Bypress-200 Tablet if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to iodine, amiodarone hydrochloride, or any of its other ingredients.
  • Do not take if you have sinus bradycardia (slower than normal heartbeat), sinoatrial (SA) or atrioventricular (AV) heart block (abnormal heart rhythm) and do not have a pacemaker fitted, are taking certain other medicines that could affect your heartbeat, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Bypress-200 Tablet contains lactose, so patients having lactose intolerance should not take it.
  • Inform your doctor if you are above 65 years old, have liver problems, have lung problems such as asthma, have optic neuritis (eye problem), or are undergoing surgery.
  • Inform your doctor if you have Stevens-Johnson syndrome (flu-like symptoms followed by rashes and blistering of the skin) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (a skin condition characterized by flu-like symptoms, chills, rashes, and peeling of the skin), as Bypress-200 Tablet can worsen the condition.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmiodaroneSaquinavir
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AmiodaroneCiprofloxacin
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AmiodaroneSaquinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Bypress-200 Tablet:
The combination of Bypress-200 Tablet and Saquinavir may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that Bypress-200 Tablet and Saquinavir interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
AmiodaroneCiprofloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Bypress-200 Tablet:
Taking Bypress-200 Tablet and Ciprofloxacin may significantly increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Bypress-200 Tablet with Ciprofloxacin is not recommended, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmiodaroneZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Bypress-200 Tablet:
Taking Bypress-200 Tablet and Ziprasidone may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Bypress-200 Tablet with Ziprasidone together should be avoided as it can likely result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmiodaroneEliglustat
Critical
How does the drug interact with Bypress-200 Tablet:
The combination of Bypress-200 Tablet and Eliglustat may increase the risk of an irregular heartbeat considerably.

How to manage the interaction:
Even though Bypress-200 Tablet and Eliglustat interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, slow heart rate, weak pulse, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmiodaroneSparfloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Bypress-200 Tablet:
The combination of Bypress-200 Tablet and Sparfloxacin may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that Bypress-200 Tablet and Sparfloxacin interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
AmiodaroneOfloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Bypress-200 Tablet:
The combination of Bypress-200 Tablet and Ofloxacin may significantly increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Bypress-200 Tablet and Ofloxacin interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmiodaroneLevofloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Bypress-200 Tablet:
The combination of Bypress-200 Tablet and Levofloxacin may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that Bypress-200 Tablet and Levofloxacin interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
AmiodaroneNelfinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Bypress-200 Tablet:
The combination of Bypress-200 Tablet and Nelfinavir may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that Bypress-200 Tablet and Nelfinavir interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
AmiodaroneDronedarone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Bypress-200 Tablet:
The combination of Bypress-200 Tablet and Dronedarone may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that Bypress-200 Tablet and Dronedarone interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor.If you have other cardiac disorders, or imbalances in electrolytes, you may be at greater risk. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
AmiodaronePimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Bypress-200 Tablet:
The combination of Bypress-200 Tablet and Pimozide may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that Bypress-200 Tablet and Pimozide interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have other cardiac disorders, or imbalances in electrolytes, you may be at greater risk. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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AMIODARONE-200MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
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AMIODARONE-200MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Severe
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit

How to manage the interaction:
Consuming grapefruit juice with Bypress-200 Tablet can cause an increase in Bypress-200 Tablet levels in your body, which might lead to side effects. Avoid grapefruit juice while being treated with Bypress-200 Tablet. If you suffer symptoms such as an abnormal heartbeat, chest tightness, blurred vision, or nausea, consult a doctor.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Protect your skin from sunlight while taking this medicine and for a few months after finishing the course of the treatment. Apply sunscreen lotion that has high SPF (sun protection factor). Cover your face, arms, and legs while going outside.
  • Do not drink grapefruit juice as it may increase the risk of side effects.
  • Limit caffeine intake.
  • Avoid intake of alcohol as it worsens the condition by increasing the risk of liver problems.
  • Quit smoking.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIARRHYTHMICS

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Bypress-200 Tablet may interact with alcohol and worsen the liver problems. So, it is recommended to avoid alcohol intake while using Bypress-200 Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Bypress-200 Tablet is a category D medicine. It shows harmful effects on the fetus when given during pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Bypress-200 Tablet may be excreted in breast milk in small amounts. So, it should be avoided in breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Unsafe

Bypress-200 Tablet may cause vision problems. So, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery after taking Bypress-200 Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Bypress-200 Tablet may show an effect on the liver. So, it should be used with caution in patients with liver problems.

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Kidney

Caution

Bypress-200 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease only when prescribed by a doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Bypress-200 Tablet should not be used in children below 12 years of age unless prescribed by a doctor.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

Bypress-200 Tablet is safe for use in heart patients if recommended by the physician.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the use of Bypress-200 Tablet in geriatric patients.

FAQs

Bypress-200 Tablet is used to treat an illness called Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (heart beats unusually fast). It also treats other types of fast or uneven heartbeats known as atrial flutter or atrial fibrillation.

Bypress-200 Tablet is an antiarrhythmic drug used to treat arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat). It acts by blocking the potassium channels in the heart and slows down heart activity. It blocks the abnormal electrical activity in the heart and normalizes the heartbeat.

Do not take grapefruit or grapefruit juice, coffee, and alcohol while taking Bypress-200 Tablet as it increases the risk of side-effects. Do not take other medicines unless prescribed by your doctor.

Bypress-200 Tablet has a toxic effect on the thyroid and may cause thyroid dysfunction. So, people with hypothyroidism should not take Bypress-200 Tablet .

Do not take Bypress-200 Tablet if you are pregnant as it may cause toxic effects to the fetus.

Prolonged use of Bypress-200 Tablet may cause toxic effects. However, your doctor may prescribe for the long-term if the benefits outweigh the risks. It may also cause proarrhythmic effects when used long-term. Proarrhythmic effects are the medication-induced occurrence of pre-existing arrhythmias.

Wolf-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a condition in which the upper and lower chambers (ventricles) of the heart cause rapid heartbeat because of an extra electrical pathway present between them.

Bypress-200 Tablet may cause low blood pressure. Let the doctor know if you have high/low blood pressure before starting Bypress-200 Tablet . Regularly monitor blood pressure while treatment with Bypress-200 Tablet .

Bypress-200 Tablet blocks the abnormal electrical activity in the heart and normalizes the heartbeat.

The warning signs of liver toxicity caused by Bypress-200 Tablet are nausea, vomiting, fatigue, jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes), weight loss, and abdominal pain. Consult the doctor if you notice these symptoms.

Yes, Bypress-200 Tablet is safe if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

Bypress-200 Tablet may cause vision problems like blurred vision or visual halos around light. Consult the doctor if you experience any vision problems.

Common side-effects of Bypress-200 Tablet are blurred vision or visual halos around light. Bypress-200 Tablet may affect thyroid gland function. It may also cause skin photosensitivity (redness or rashes on the sun-exposed skin, especially the face) and tremors when you move your arms or legs. Consult your doctor if any of these effects persist or worsen over time.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

H.NO. 59, BIMA VIHAR, LAKHANPUR KANPUR Kanpur UP 208024 IN
Other Info - BYP0003

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Reviewed By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Nov 21, 2025 | 11:20 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6018.pdf
  2. https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/amiodarone.html

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